College programs that have produced the most NFL QB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL QB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
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Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks within the current filters. Open a program for its full draft board.
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Louisville
ACC
5picks
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Washington
Big Ten
5picks
Washington team hub
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West Virginia
Big 12
5picks
West Virginia team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 102 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
Andrew Walter
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2005 |
David Greene
|
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Matt Schaub
2× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia
ACC
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 155 games · 7 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2003 | Dave Ragone |
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Chris Simms |
Texas
SEC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2002 | Josh McCown | Sam Houston St. | QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2001 | Drew Brees HOF 1× All-Pro 13× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 287 games · 19 yrs as starter 167 career AV |
| 2001 | Quincy Carter |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2001 | Marques Tuiasosopo |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Giovanni Carmazzi |
Hofstra
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QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Chris Redman |
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 30 games 9 career AV |
| 1999 | Shaun King |
Tulane
American
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1999 | Brock Huard |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Charlie Batch |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Jonathan Quinn |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Griese 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1997 | Jake Plummer 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 143 games · 10 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1996 | Tony Banks |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1996 | Bobby Hoying |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Todd Collins |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1995 | Kordell Stewart 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1995 | Stoney Case |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 1995 | Eric Zeier |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1993 | Billy Joe Hobert |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 29 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Matt Blundin |
Virginia
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 1992 | Tony Sacca |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
QB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 2 games |
| 1991 | Brett Favre HOF 3× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl | Southern Mississippi | QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 302 games · 19 yrs as starter 158 career AV |
| 1991 | Browning Nagle |
Louisville
ACC
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QB | NYJ New York Jets | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Tom Hodson |
LSU
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 1990 | Peter Tom Willis |
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 1990 | Neil O'Donnell 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1989 | Mike Elkins |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 1 games |
| 1989 | Billy Joe Tolliver |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 79 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Anthony Dilweg |
Duke
ACC
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 10 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Erik Wilhelm |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1988 | Tom Tupa 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 220 games · 1 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1988 | Chris Chandler 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
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QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 180 games · 9 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1987 | Cody Carlson |
Baylor
Big 12
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QB | TEN Houston Oilers | 45 games 14 career AV |
| 1986 | Jack Trudeau |
Illinois College
Midwest
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QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Bubby Brister |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1986 | Hugh Millen |
Washington
Big Ten
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QB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1986 | Robbie Bosco |
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Randall Cunningham 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 161 games · 7 yrs as starter 110 career AV |
| 1985 | Frank Reich |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 118 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1984 | Boomer Esiason 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 187 games · 12 yrs as starter 106 career AV |
| 1984 | Jeff Hostetler 1× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
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QB | NYG New York Giants | 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1984 | Rick McIvor |
Texas
SEC
|
QB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 6 games |
| 1984 | Jay Schroeder 1× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1982 | Oliver Luck |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
QB | TEN Houston Oilers | 20 games 6 career AV |
| 1982 | Matt Kofler |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 41 games 4 career AV |
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NFL draft history guide
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
What this page tracks
NFL Draft History by College ranks every program by the NFL players it has produced since 1980. Browse 12,927 picks across 446 schools — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, Hall of Famers, and recent draft classes — then open any school or year for the full board.
By the numbers
- 12,927 drafted players from 446 colleges, 1980–2026.
- 1,427 first-round selections across 47 drafts.
- 1,326 of those picks made at least one Pro Bowl; 102 reached the Hall of Fame.
- Most picks all-time: Louisville — 5
- Most picks since 2017: Alabama — 95
- Top conference: SEC — 2,760 picks
- Most-drafted first-round position: DB — 181 picks
How to read the board
- Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
- Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
- Open a program for its full draft board, or a year for the complete class in pick order.
First round vs. career outcomes
Volume and quality are different signals. A program can lead in raw picks while another turns fewer selections into more Pro Bowlers. The Pro Bowler rate next to each school shows how often its picks became long-term NFL contributors, so read it alongside the Round 1 column rather than instead of it.
Frequently asked questions
Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?
Louisville leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 NFL draft picks since 1980. Compare every program at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
How far back does FantasyHQ’s NFL draft history go?
The archive covers every NFL draft from 1980 through 2026 — 12,927 picks across 446 college programs. Open a school page or a draft class year for the full pick list.
Can I see first-round NFL draft picks by college?
Yes. Filter the board to Round 1, or sort schools by first-rounders. FantasyHQ lists 1,427 first-round selections since 1980. Start at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
Does the page show NFL career outcomes for drafted players?
Where available, each pick includes Pro Bowls, All-Pro selections, Hall of Fame status, games played, and Approximate Value. The archive currently tracks 1,326 Pro Bowl alumni and 102 Hall of Famers.
How is this different from a fantasy football mock draft?
This page is the real NFL draft pipeline — college programs to NFL clubs — not a fantasy league draft board. For fantasy mock drafts and rankings, use FantasyHQ’s fantasy tools. Draft history lives at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
How often is the draft history page updated?
New draft classes land when the board is published each spring. Career outcomes refresh as seasons complete. This page was last labeled Aug 24, 2026.