College programs that have produced the most NFL TE 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 TE 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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Michigan
Big Ten
12picks
Michigan team hub
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
12picks
Notre Dame team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
12picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 531 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
John FitzPatrick
Atlanta, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 33 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ko Kieft
Sioux Center, IA
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Nick Muse
Belmont, NC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games |
| 2021 |
John Bates
Lebanon, OR
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kylen Granson
Austin, TX
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SMU
ACC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 79 games 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Luke Farrell
Perry, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 83 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Brevin Jordan
Las Vegas, NV
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Miami
ACC
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Noah Gray
Leominster, MA
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Duke
ACC
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2021 | Zach Davidson |
Central Missouri
Mid America
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 3 games |
| 2020 |
Harrison Bryant
Gray, GA
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Florida Atlantic
American
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Albert Okwuegbunam
Springfield, IL
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Missouri
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 31 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Colby Parkinson
Simi Valley, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 86 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brycen Hopkins
Nashville, TN
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 39 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Charlie Woerner
Tiger, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 98 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 2020 |
Tyler Davis
North Bellmore, NY
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 39 games |
| 2020 |
Stephen Sullivan
Donaldsonville, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Trevon Wesco
Martinsburg, WV
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 2019 |
Foster Moreau
New Orleans, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2019 |
Zach Gentry
Albuquerque, NM
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kaden Smith
Flower Mound, TX
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Isaac Nauta
Buford, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 13 games |
| 2019 |
Tommy Sweeney
Ramsey, NJ
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Boston College
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Alizé Mack
Las Vegas, NV
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Caleb Wilson
Gardena, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 5 games |
| 2018 |
Ian Thomas
Baltimore, MD
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chris Herndon
Norcross, GA
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Miami
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Will Dissly
Bozeman, MT
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Washington
Big Ten
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TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Durham Smythe
Belton, TX
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 129 games · 5 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2018 |
Dalton Schultz
South Jordan, UT
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 124 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2018 |
Troy Fumagalli
Aurora, IL
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tyler Conklin
Chesterfield, MI
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 127 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jaylen Samuels
Charlotte, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jordan Thomas
Sumrall, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
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TE | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2018 |
Ryan Izzo
Highland Lakes, NJ
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Florida State
ACC
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TE | NE New England Patriots | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Michael Roberts
Cleveland, OH
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Toledo
MAC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jake Butt
Pickerington, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
George Kittle
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jordan Leggett
Navarre, FL
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Clemson
ACC
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TE | NYJ New York Jets | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jeremy Sprinkle
White Hall, AR
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Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 76 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Eric Saubert
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Drake
Pioneer Football League
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TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 112 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Bucky Hodges
Virginia Beach, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Mason Schreck
Medina, OH
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Buffalo
MAC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games |
| 2016 |
Tyler Higbee
Clearwater, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2016 |
Seth Devalve
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Princeton
Ivy League
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TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 57 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Temarrick Hemingway
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South Carolina State
MEAC
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TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 23 games |
| 2016 |
Jerell Adams
Pinewood, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
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TE | NYG New York Giants | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
David Morgan
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UTSA
American
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 38 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 | Rico Gathers |
Baylor
Big 12
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games |
| 2016 |
Thomas Duarte
Fullerton, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Beau Sandland
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Montana State
Big Sky
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TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Michigan — 12
- 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?
Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 12 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.