NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
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NFL Draft History by college program
NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 951–1,000 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Kei'Trel Clark
Richmond, VA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Josh Hayes
Lakeland, FL
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 47 games 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tre'Vius Tomlinson
Waco, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
CB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
JL Skinner
San Diego, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Zaire Barnes
Mundelein, IL
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Parker Washington
Sugar Land, TX
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 42 games 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jaelyn Duncan
Owings Mills, MD
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
OL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Kayshon Boutte
New Iberia, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tanner McKee
Corona, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Ochaun Mathis
Manor, TX
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Luke Wypler
Montvale, NJ
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | CLE Cleveland Browns | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Trey Palmer
Kentwood, LA
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 32 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Bryce Baringer
Waterford, MI
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
P | NE New England Patriots | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Chris Rodriguez
Mcdonough, GA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 35 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Keondre Coburn
Houston, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
A.T. Perry
Lake Worth, FL
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jose Ramirez
Orlando, FL
|
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
DL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4 games |
| 2023 |
Elijah Higgins
Kyle, TX
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jerrick Reed
Olive Branch, MS
|
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 23 games |
| 2023 |
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
Hilo, HI
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 2 games |
| 2023 |
Scott Matlock
Homedale, ID
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 45 games 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jarrett Patterson
Laguna Hills, CA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | 39 games 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Christian Braswell
Washington, DC
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Amari Burney
Saint Petersburg, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
LB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jarrick Bernard-Converse
Shreveport, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 25 games |
| 2023 |
Xavier Hutchinson
Jacksonville, FL
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 49 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Andrei Iosivas
Honolulu, HI
|
Princeton
Ivy League
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Anders Carlson
Colorado Springs, CO
|
Auburn
SEC
|
K | GB Green Bay Packers | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Erick Hallett
Cypress, TX
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tre Hawkins
Temple, TX
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Old Dominion
Sun Belt
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeMario Douglas
Jacksonville, FL
|
Liberty
Conference USA
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 48 games 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Titus Leo
Sheepshead Bay, NY
|
Wagner
NEC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 4 games |
| 2023 |
Deuce Vaughn
Round Rock, TX
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dante Stills
Fairmont, WV
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 48 games 10 career AV |
| 2023 |
Ameer Speed
Jacksonville, FL
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 17 games |
| 2023 |
Zach Evans
Houston, TX
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 10 games |
| 2023 |
Dee Winters
Brenham, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Brad Robbins
Westerville, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
P | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Travis Bell
Montgomery, AL
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Kennesaw State
Conference USA
|
DL | CHI Chicago Bears | 2 games |
| 2023 |
Antoine Green
Rockledge, FL
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North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 9 games |
| 2023 |
Zack Kuntz
Camp Hill, PA
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Old Dominion
Sun Belt
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 2 games |
| 2023 |
Jaylon Jones
Cibolo, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeWayne McBride
Starke, FL
|
UAB
American
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Ethan Evans
|
Wingate
South Atlantic
|
P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeMarcco Hellams
Washington, DC
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jovaughn Gwyn
Charlotte, NC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
OL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Cooper Hodges
Glen Saint Mary, FL
|
App State
Sun Belt
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Raymond Vohasek
Mchenry, IL
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Colton Dowell
Lebanon, TN
|
UT Martin
OVC-Big South
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 10 games |
| 2023 |
Andrew Vorhees
Kingsburg, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
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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 — 284
- 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 284 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.