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 10,201–10,250 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Izel Jenkins |
NC State
ACC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1988 | Pete Curkendall |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Chad Hennings |
Air Force
Mountain West
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1988 | Keith McCoy |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Tom Kelleher |
Holy Cross
Patriot League
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | George Hinkle |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1988 | Marvin Allen |
Tulane
American
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 37 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Bobby Dawson |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Norman Floyd |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Donnie Dee |
Tulsa
American
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games |
| 1988 | Jethro Franklin |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Dwayne Harper |
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1988 | Hendley Hawkins |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Steve Forch |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Gary Couch |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Chet Brooks |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 33 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1988 | Richard Calvin |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Curt Koch |
Colorado College
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Carter Wiley |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Carl Parker |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 6 games |
| 1988 | Aatron Kenney |
Wisconsin Stevens Point
Wisconsin
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | John Driscoll |
New Hampshire
CAA
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Victor Jones |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 93 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1988 | Greg Kunkel |
Kentucky
SEC
|
G | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Scott Bolton |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 4 games |
| 1988 | David Futrell |
BYU
Big 12
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Albert Goss |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Wayne Ross |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
P | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Tom Erlandson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 4 games |
| 1988 | Ben Hummel |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Chris Carrier |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Steve Kaufusi |
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Brian Kinchen |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 193 games · 4 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1988 | Dave Nugent |
Boston College
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | James Earle |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Brendan McCormack |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Wendell Phillips |
North Alabama
United Athletic Conference
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | John Brantley |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Dave Des Rochers |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Tim Vesling |
Syracuse
ACC
|
K | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Steve Slayden |
Duke
ACC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Greg Clark |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 70 games 6 career AV |
| 1988 | Paul Jurgensen |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | George Jr. Mira |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Johnny Carter | Grambling St. | DT | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Jeff Beathard |
Southern Oregon
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Vinny Testaverde 2× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 233 games · 15 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 1987 | Cornelius Bennett 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 206 games · 14 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 1987 | Alonzo Highsmith |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1987 | Brent Fullwood 1× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 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.