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 10,151–10,200 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Paul McGowan |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Joey Howard |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Jeff Cross 1× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1988 | Neil Galbraith |
Central Oklahoma
Mid America
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | David Spradlin |
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Deatrich Wise |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Jeff Herrod |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 153 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1988 | Danny Copeland |
Eastern Kentucky
United Athletic Conference
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 73 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1988 | Rogie Magee |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Clarence Nunn |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Brian Bonner |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 6 games |
| 1988 | Mel Farr |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 1 games |
| 1988 | Blake Peterson |
Colorado Mesa
Rocky Mountain
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Stan Clayton |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1988 | Kenny Gamble |
Colgate
Patriot League
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 19 games |
| 1988 | John Jackson |
Eastern Kentucky
United Athletic Conference
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 203 games · 11 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1988 | Ellis Dillahunt |
East Carolina
American
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games |
| 1988 | Paco Craig |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 8 games |
| 1988 | Newt Harrell | West Texas A&M | T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Bud Keyes |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | John Booty |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1988 | R.C. Mullin |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Eric Hickerson |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Andy Schillinger |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 3 games |
| 1988 | Joe Schuster |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Martin Mayhew |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1988 | Billy Owens |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Brian Habib |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 174 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1988 | Steve Wilkes | Appalachian St. | TE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Artis Jackson |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Rodney Lossow |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Channing Williams |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Derwin Jones |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | O'Brien Alston |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1988 | Marco Johnson |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Brian Washington |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1988 | Joel Porter |
Baylor
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Todd Santos |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Tim Foley |
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
|
K | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Vincent Fizer |
Southern
SWAC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Henry Brown |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | James Milling |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Frank Pillow |
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1988 | Paul Hickert |
Murray State
MVFC
|
K | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Danny McCoin |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Danny McManus |
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Rick McLeod |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Ed Miller |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Greg Harris |
Troy
Sun Belt
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | John Galvin |
Boston College
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 52 games 4 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 Sep 7, 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 Sep 7, 2026.