College programs that have produced the most NFL OL draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL OL draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
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Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks within the current filters. Open a program for its full draft board.
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
54picks
Notre Dame team hub
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2
Michigan
Big Ten
47picks
Michigan team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
47picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,151–1,200 of 2,145 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mark Tauscher |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 134 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2000 | Kevin Houser |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 159 games 15 career AV |
| 2000 | Wes Shivers |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 3 games |
| 2000 | Mike Malano |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Mark Baniewicz |
Syracuse
ACC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Lewis Kelly |
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 18 games 4 career AV |
| 1999 | John Tait |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1999 | Damien Woody 1× Pro Bowl |
Boston College
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 173 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1999 | Matt Stinchcomb |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1999 | Luke Petitgout |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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T | NYG New York Giants | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1999 | L.J. Shelton |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1999 | Aaron Gibson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1999 | Chris Terry |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 100 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1999 | Jon Jansen |
Michigan
Big Ten
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1999 | Solomon Page |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1999 | Randy Thomas |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1999 | Lennie Friedman |
Duke
ACC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 97 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1999 | Brandon Burlsworth |
Arkansas
SEC
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Doug Brzezinski |
Boston College
ACC
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G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1999 | Rex Tucker |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1999 | Grey Ruegamer |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 124 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1999 | Kris Farris |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Zach Piller |
Florida
SEC
|
G | TEN Tennessee Titans | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1999 | Anthony Cesario |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | David Loverne |
San José State
Mountain West
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1999 | John Welbourn |
California
ACC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1999 | Jay Humphrey |
Texas
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Edwin Mulitalo |
Arizona
Big 12
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G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 132 games · 9 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1999 | Floyd Wedderburn |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1999 | Reggie Nelson | McNeese St. | T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 3 games |
| 1999 | Jerry Wisne |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Cameron Spikes |
Texas A&M
SEC
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G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1999 | Mike Rosenthal |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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T | NYG New York Giants | 89 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1999 | Derrick Fletcher |
Baylor
Big 12
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T | NE New England Patriots | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 1999 | Tyrone Hopson |
Eastern Kentucky
United Athletic Conference
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 1999 | Craig Heimburger |
Missouri
SEC
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G | GB Green Bay Packers | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Derek Smith |
Virginia Tech
ACC
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Yusuf Scott |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | J.P. Machado |
Illinois College
Midwest
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G | NYJ New York Jets | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1999 | Scott Curry |
Montana
Big Sky
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 5 games |
| 1999 | Tony Coats |
Washington
Big Ten
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G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Eric King |
Richmond
Patriot League
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G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Ryan Young |
Kansas State
Big 12
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T | NYJ New York Jets | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1999 | Robert Hunt |
Virginia
ACC
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G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Todd McClure |
LSU
SEC
|
C | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 198 games · 13 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1999 | Kelvin Garmon |
Baylor
Big 12
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1999 | Joe Wong |
BYU
Big 12
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G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 2 games |
| 1998 | Kyle Turley 1× All-Pro |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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T | NO New Orleans Saints | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1998 | Tra Thomas 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 174 games · 11 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1998 | Mo Collins |
Florida
SEC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 71 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
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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: Notre Dame — 54
- 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?
Notre Dame leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 54 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.