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 11,801–11,850 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Rade |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 122 games · 8 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1983 | Carlton Briscoe | McNeese St. | DB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Davlin Mullen |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1983 | Craig Dunaway |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 11 games |
| 1983 | Mark Bortz 2× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 171 games · 11 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1983 | Lawrence Ricks |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 17 games |
| 1983 | Mike Martin |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 76 games 8 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Dotterer |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mark Clayton 5× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1983 | Todd Hallstrom |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Jim Mills |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
T | IND Baltimore Colts | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Kevin Potter |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Jack Belcher |
Boston College
ACC
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Brian Hawkins |
San José State
Mountain West
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mike Mularkey |
Florida
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 114 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1983 | Rob Fada |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1983 | Adam Lingner |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 200 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Rich Pelzer |
Rhode Island
CAA
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Ricky Williams | Langston | RB | NE New England Patriots | 3 games |
| 1983 | George Parker |
Norfolk State
MEAC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mark Zavagnin |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Bob Clasby |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1983 | Ali Haji-Sheikh 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
K | NYG New York Giants | 51 games 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Hasson Arbubakrr |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Rod Achter |
Toledo
MAC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mark Keel |
Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Rose |
Stanford
ACC
|
T | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Otis Brown |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
RB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Robin Ham | West Texas A&M | C | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Blake Wingle |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Green |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 47 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1983 | Al Gross |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 58 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1983 | Bobby Humphery |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 104 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1983 | Stanley Wilson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 36 games 11 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Brown |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 107 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1983 | Marcus Gilbert |
TCU
Big 12
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Ronald Hopkins |
Murray State
MVFC
|
DB | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Byron Williams | Texas-Arlington | WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 37 games 8 career AV |
| 1983 | Walt Bowyer |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1983 | Melvin Brown |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Anthony Hutchison |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 33 games |
| 1983 | Mark Shumate |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
NT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 8 games |
| 1983 | Thomas Strauthers |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 97 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Jeff Merrell |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Richard Tharpe |
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Laube |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Thomas Hopkins |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 2 games |
| 1983 | Pete Speros |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | James Williams |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Toby Williams |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
NT | NE New England Patriots | 80 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 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.