2016 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
2016 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 2016 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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Ohio State
Big Ten
12picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
9picks
Clemson team hub
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3
UCLA
Big Ten
8picks
UCLA team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 252 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Christian Hackenberg
Palmyra, VA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Deion Jones
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
OLB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 128 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2016 |
Su'a Cravens
Los Angeles, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
OLB | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Mackensie Alexander
Immokalee, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 85 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Boyd
Clairton, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cody Whitehair
1× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2016 |
T.J. Green
Sylacauga, AL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Sean Davis
Washington, DC
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Roberto Aguayo
Mascotte, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games |
| 2016 |
Cyrus Jones
Baltimore, MD
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Alabama
SEC
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vonn Bell
Rossville, GA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
S | NO New Orleans Saints | 139 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2016 |
James Bradberry
1× Pro Bowl
|
Samford
Southern Conference
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2016 |
Adam Gotsis
Abbotsford
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Byard
3× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
S | TEN Tennessee Titans | 164 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2016 |
Carl Nassib
West Chester, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
Max Tuerk
Trabuco Canyon, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Maliek Collins
Kansas City, MO
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 148 games · 10 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2016 |
Will Redmond
Memphis, TN
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Yannick Ngakoue
1× Pro Bowl
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2016 |
Bronson Kaufusi
Provo, UT
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BYU
Big 12
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Darian Thompson
Lancaster, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
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S | NYG New York Giants | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jonathan Bullard
Shelby, NC
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Florida
SEC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 131 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kenyan Drake
Powder Spring, GA
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Alabama
SEC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 2 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
KeiVarae Russell
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Shilique Calhoun
Middletown, NJ
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 51 games 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Shon Coleman
Olive Branch, MS
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Auburn
SEC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Daryl Worley
Philadelphia, PA
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West Virginia
Big 12
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CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Thuney
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
NC State
ACC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 163 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2016 |
Isaac Seumalo
1× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
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G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2016 |
Adolphus Washington
Cincinnati, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 35 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Austin Hooper
2× Pro Bowl
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Stanford
ACC
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TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 155 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
Le'Raven Clark
Rockdale, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
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T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 64 games 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jordan Jenkins
Hamilton, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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OLB | NYJ New York Jets | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kendall Fuller
Baltimore, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2016 |
Braxton Miller
Huber Heights, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Leonte Carroo
Edison, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Vigil
Plain City, UT
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Utah State
Mountain West
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ILB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kyler Fackrell
Mesa, AZ
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Utah State
Mountain West
|
OLB | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2016 |
Javon Hargrave
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2016 |
C.J. Prosise
Petersburg, VA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 35 games 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jacoby Brissett
West Palm Beach, FL
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NC State
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2016 |
Brandon Williams
Brookshire, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cody Kessler
Bakersfield, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Vannett
Westerville, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Graham Glasgow
Aurora, IL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 147 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vincent Valentine
Edwardsville, IL
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Rees Odhiambo
Mansfield, TX
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Justin Simmons
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Schobert
1× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OLB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2016 |
Connor Cook
Hinckley, OH
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 1 games |
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Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.
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 — 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?
Ohio State 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.