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 11,451–11,500 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Niko Noga |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
LB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 122 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1984 | Randy Clark |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 2 games |
| 1984 | Billy Griggs |
Virginia
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Bruce Reimers |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 135 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1984 | Eugene Daniel |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 207 games · 13 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1984 | Jeff Jackson |
Auburn
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 52 games 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Winford Hood |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 47 games 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Paul Sverchek |
Cal Poly
Big Sky
|
NT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 3 games |
| 1984 | Stacy Rayfield | Texas-Arlington | DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Clemon Terrell | Southern Mississippi | RB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | James Keyton |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Brad Anderson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Bob Paulling |
Clemson
ACC
|
K | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | David Jones |
Texas
SEC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1984 | Ed Brady |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 188 games 10 career AV |
| 1984 | John Puzar | Long Beach State | C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Brett Wright | Southeastern Louisiana | P | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Scott Garnett |
Washington
Big Ten
|
NT | DEN Denver Broncos | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 1984 | Bob Craighead |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Randy Rasmussen |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Ronnie Landry | McNeese St. | RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Mike Revell |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Jeff Smith |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Sam Seale | Western St. (CO) | DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 121 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1984 | Rick Mallory |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1984 | Jeff Donaldson |
Colorado College
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 151 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1984 | Don Jones |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Mike Johnson |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Scott Auer |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 23 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Zack Barnes |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Bruce Kozerski |
Holy Cross
Patriot League
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 172 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1984 | John Hunt |
Florida
SEC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Glen Howe | Southern Mississippi | T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 14 games 3 career AV |
| 1984 | Tom Baldwin |
Tulsa
American
|
NT | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Keith Kidd |
Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 1984 | Leroy Howell | Appalachian St. | DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Brian Hansen 1× Pro Bowl |
Sioux Falls
Northern Sun
|
P | NO New Orleans Saints | 212 games 24 career AV |
| 1984 | Scott Bolzan |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Lee Miller | Cal State Fullerton | DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Dave Hestera |
Colorado College
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | John Walker |
Texas
SEC
|
RB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | George Reynolds |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Adam Schreiber |
Texas
SEC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 202 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1984 | Mark Casale |
Montclair State
New Jersey
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Chris Brewer |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Rich Hollins |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Rich Erenberg |
Colgate
Patriot League
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1984 | Derrick Harmon |
Cornell
Ivy League
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 1984 | Neil Maune |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Jim Boyle |
Tulane
American
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games 3 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.