College programs that have produced the most NFL WR 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 WR 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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Ohio State
Big Ten
39picks
Ohio State team hub
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Florida
SEC
38picks
Florida team hub
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LSU
SEC
38picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 1,600 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Chimere Dike
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Florida
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dont'e Thornton
Baltimore, MD
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Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Arian Smith
Bradley, FL
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Lane
Clover, SC
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 15 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalen Royals
Powder Springs, GA
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Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 7 games |
| 2025 |
Elic Ayomanor
Medicine Hat, AB
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Stanford
ACC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jordan Watkins
Louisville, KY
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 4 games |
| 2025 |
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Norfolk, VA
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Auburn
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 10 games |
| 2025 |
Tory Horton
Fresno, CA
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Colorado State
Mountain West
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
LaJohntay Wester
Palmetto, FL
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Colorado College
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 17 games |
| 2025 |
Jimmy Horn
Sanford, FL
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Colorado College
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tez Johnson
Pinson, AL
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ricky White
Marietta, GA
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UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 2 games |
| 2025 |
Kaden Prather
Montgomery Village, MD
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Konata Mumpfield
Hoschton, GA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dominic Lovett
Belleville, IL
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 12 games |
| 2025 |
Junior Bergen
Billings, MT
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Montana
Big Sky
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malik Nabers
1× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
Rome Odunze
Las Vegas, NV
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Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
Brian Thomas
1× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2024 |
Xavier Worthy
Fresno, CA
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Texas
SEC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ricky Pearsall
Tempe, AZ
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Florida
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Xavier Legette
Mullins, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Keon Coleman
Opelousas, LA
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Florida State
ACC
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ladd McConkey
Chatsworth, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ja'Lynn Polk
Lufkin, TX
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Washington
Big Ten
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Adonai Mitchell
Missouri City, TX
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Texas
SEC
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malachi Corley
Campbellsville, KY
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jermaine Burton
Calabasas, CA
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Alabama
SEC
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Roman Wilson
Honolulu, HI
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Michigan
Big Ten
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jalen McMillan
Fresno, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Luke McCaffrey
Highlands Ranch, CO
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Rice
American
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Troy Franklin
East Palo Alto, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 33 games 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Javon Baker
Atlanta, GA
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UCF
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 11 games |
| 2024 |
Devontez Walker
Charlotte, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
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WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jacob Cowing
Maricopa, AZ
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Arizona
Big 12
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Anthony Gould
Leavenworth, KS
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 19 games |
| 2024 |
Ainias Smith
Sugar Land, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jamari Thrash
Lagrange, GA
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Louisville
ACC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Bub Means
Lovejoy, GA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jha'Quan Jackson
Luling, LA
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Tulane
American
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 12 games |
| 2024 |
Malik Washington
Lawrenceville, GA
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Virginia
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 31 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Johnny Wilson
Calabasas, CA
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Florida State
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games |
| 2024 |
Casey Washington
Round Rock, TX
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Illinois College
Midwest
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WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tejhaun Palmer
Milwaukee, WI
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UAB
American
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WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Jordan Whittington
Cuero, TX
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Texas
SEC
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ryan Flournoy
Hazel Crest, IL
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Southeast Missouri State
OVC-Big South
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Brenden Rice
Chandler, AZ
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USC
Big Ten
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WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 3 games |
| 2024 |
Devaughn Vele
San Diego, CA
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Utah
Big 12
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 26 games 6 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: Ohio State — 39
- 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?
Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 39 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.