NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Miami (146).
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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 Miami (146).
- 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
Miami
ACC
146picks
Miami team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
140picks
Oklahoma team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
140picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,201–1,250 of 8,485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Kris Boyd
Gilmer, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 81 games 6 career AV |
| 2019 |
Mike Weber
Detroit, MI
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Derwin Gray
Washington, DC
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 5 games |
| 2019 |
Cullen Gillaspia
Katy, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | HOU Houston Texans | 44 games |
| 2019 |
Donnie Lewis Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA
|
Tulane
American
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Kerrith Whyte Jr
Loxahatchee, FL
|
Florida Atlantic
American
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jordan Brown
Llano, TX
|
South Dakota State
MVFC
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Isaac Nauta
Buford, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 13 games |
| 2019 |
Darryl Johnson
Fairfield, TX
|
North Carolina A&T
CAA
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 38 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ty Summers
San Antonio, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 89 games 6 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jimmy Moreland
Llano, TX
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James Madison
Sun Belt
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 37 games 5 career AV |
| 2019 |
Tommy Sweeney
Ramsey, NJ
|
Boston College
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
P.J. Johnson
Sacramento, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Quinton Bell
Lubbock, TX
|
Prairie View A&M
SWAC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 33 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Alizé Mack
Las Vegas, NV
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
George Asafo-Adjei
West Chester, OH
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
T | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Chandler Cox
Apopka, FL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 21 games |
| 2019 |
Myles Gaskin
Lynnwood, WA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2019 |
Dontavius Russell
Carrollton, GA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 games |
| 2019 |
John Ursua
Kailua-Kona, HI
|
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 3 games |
| 2019 |
Terry Godwin
Hogansville, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 3 games |
| 2019 |
Stephen Denmark
|
Valdosta State
Gulf South
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Dillon Mitchell
Memphis, TN
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Jackson Barton
Salt Lake City, UT
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Utah
Big 12
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jalen Jelks
Phoenix, AZ
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Cortez Broughton
Warner Robins, GA
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Nick Scott
Fairfax, VA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 108 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kaden Elliss
Chicago, IL
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Idaho
Big Sky
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2019 |
Chris Slayton
University Park, IL
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Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Javon Patterson
Petal, MS
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
C | IND Indianapolis Colts | 1 games |
| 2019 |
Olabisi Johnson
Lakewood, CO
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 2019 |
Joshua Miles
Baltimore, MD
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Morgan State
MEAC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Michael Dogbe
Morris Plains, NJ
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Temple
American
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Austin Cutting
Keller, TX
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Air Force
Mountain West
|
LS | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Dakota Allen
Humble, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 38 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ken Webster
Decatur, GA
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jordan Brailford
Tulsa, OK
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Caleb Wilson
Gardena, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 5 games |
| 2018 |
Ian Thomas
Baltimore, MD
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jalyn Holmes
Norfolk, VA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 65 games 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Keke Coutee
Lufkin, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 33 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Nyheim Hines
Garner, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 85 games 25 career AV |
| 2018 |
Antonio Callaway
Miami, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
Josey Jewell
Decorah, IA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
ILB | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chris Herndon
Norcross, GA
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Miami
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kyle Lauletta
|
Richmond
Patriot League
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 2 games |
| 2018 |
Troy Apke
Mt. Lebanon, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Nick Nelson
Glenarden, MD
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
CB | LV Oakland Raiders | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brian Allen
Hinsdale, IL
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mark Walton
Miami, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 21 games 3 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: Miami — 146
- 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?
Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 146 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.