1986 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
1986 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing picks from the 1986 draft · reset
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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1
Illinois College
Midwest
9picks
Illinois College team hub
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2
USC
Big Ten
9picks
USC team hub
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3
Auburn
SEC
7picks
Auburn team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 333 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pepper Johnson 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 193 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1986 | John Offerdahl 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 89 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1986 | Greg Lasker |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Vencie Glenn |
Indiana State
MVFC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 153 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1986 | Vestee Jackson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 119 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1986 | Tom Rathman |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 131 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1986 | Rueben Mayes 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1986 | Jim Skow |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1986 | Gene Chilton |
Texas
SEC
|
C | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1986 | Pat Swilling 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 185 games · 9 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 1986 | Allen Pinkett |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Barry Word |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Leonard Griffin | Grambling St. | DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 103 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1986 | Tim McKyer | Texas-Arlington | DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 170 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Hammerstein |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 56 games 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Terry Unrein |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
NT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 21 games 5 career AV |
| 1986 | Bubby Brister |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1986 | Patrick Hunter |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1986 | Joe Milinichik |
NC State
ACC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | Jeff Walker |
Memphis
American
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Hugh Millen |
Washington
Big Ten
|
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 |
| 1986 | John Washington |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | Mark Walen |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | Alvin Walton |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1986 | John Taylor 2× Pro Bowl |
Delaware State
MEAC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1986 | Leonard Burton |
South Carolina
SEC
|
C | BUF Buffalo Bills | 60 games 7 career AV |
| 1986 | David Fulcher 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1986 | Tim Crawford |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Brad Cochran |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | T.J. Turner |
Houston
Big 12
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1986 | David Williams |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Craig Swoope |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Tim Harris 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Memphis
American
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 122 games · 6 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Wise |
UC Davis
Big Sky
|
DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1986 | Bill Brooks |
Boston College
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 169 games · 10 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1986 | Tom Baugh |
Southern Illinois
MVFC
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1986 | Kelvin Edwards |
Liberty
Conference USA
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1986 | Carl Carter |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1986 | Chas Fox |
Furman
Southern Conference
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 4 games |
| 1986 | Eric Kattus |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 83 games 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Devon Mitchell |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1986 | Joe Phillips |
SMU
ACC
|
NT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 200 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1986 | Bill Callahan |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 games |
| 1986 | Ty Allert |
Texas
SEC
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 1986 | Charles Haley HOF 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
James Madison
Sun Belt
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 169 games · 8 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1986 | Tommy Taylor |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Dan Knight |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Doug Gaynor | Long Beach State | QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1986 | Max Zendejas |
Arizona
Big 12
|
K | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 27 games 5 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: Illinois College — 9
- 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?
Illinois College leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 9 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.