NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by LSU (87).
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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 LSU (87).
- 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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1
LSU
SEC
87picks
LSU team hub
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2
Ohio State
Big Ten
78picks
Ohio State team hub
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3
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
75picks
Notre Dame team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,151–1,200 of 3,006 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Brandon LaFell
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 125 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2010 |
Donald Butler
Sacramento, CA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2010 |
J.D. Walton
Allen, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2010 |
Earl Mitchell
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 130 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2010 |
Emmanuel Sanders
2× Pro Bowl
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 172 games · 9 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2010 |
Corey Peters
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 164 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jordan Shipley
Burnet, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 24 games 7 career AV |
| 2010 |
Colt McCoy
Tuscola, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2010 |
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim
Waikoloa, HI
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 39 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2010 |
Eric Decker
Cold Spring, MN
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2010 |
Andre Roberts
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
The Citadel
Southern Conference
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 182 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2010 |
Armanti Edwards
|
App State
Sun Belt
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 41 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Taylor Price
Hilliard, OH
|
Ohio
MAC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
NaVorro Bowman
4× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2010 |
Shawn Lauvao
Honolulu, HI
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2010 |
Tony Moeaki
Wheaton, IL
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kevin Thomas
|
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jimmy Graham
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 197 games · 10 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2010 |
Brandon Ghee
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Rennie Curran
Snellville, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Mike Johnson
Pensacola, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2009 |
Louis Delmas
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2009 |
Patrick Chung
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2009 |
James Laurinaitis
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 117 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2009 |
Brian Robiskie
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
Alphonso Smith
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2009 |
Rey Maualuga
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USC
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 120 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2009 |
Eben Britton
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Arizona
Big 12
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 60 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2009 |
Ron Brace
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Boston College
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2009 |
Darius Butler
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 124 games 22 career AV |
| 2009 |
Jairus Byrd
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2009 |
Everette Brown
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Florida State
ACC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 44 games 6 career AV |
| 2009 |
Pat White
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2009 |
Clint Sintim
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Virginia
ACC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2009 |
Connor Barwin
1× Pro Bowl
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 142 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2009 |
Mike Mitchell
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Ohio
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 145 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
Darcel McBath
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
Max Unger
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 130 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2009 |
Mohamed Massaquoi
|
Georgia
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2009 |
Andy Levitre
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Oregon State
Pac-12
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2009 |
David Veikune
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2009 |
LeSean McCoy
2× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 170 games · 10 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 2009 |
Phil Loadholt
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 89 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2009 |
William Moore
1× Pro Bowl
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 76 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2009 |
Fili Moala
|
USC
Big Ten
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2009 |
Paul Kruger
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Utah
Big 12
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 114 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sebastian Vollmer
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Houston
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sherrod Martin
|
Troy
Sun Belt
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2009 |
Will Beatty
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sean Smith
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Utah
Big 12
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 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: LSU — 87
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 87 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.