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 12,851–12,900 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Tom Daniel |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Andy Hawkins |
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Lone Star
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1980 | Lewis Walker |
Utah
Big 12
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Willie Stephens |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Virgil Seay |
Troy
Sun Belt
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1980 | Doug Lantz |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Ben Long |
South Dakota
MVFC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Matthew Teague |
Prairie View A&M
SWAC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Billy Reaves | Morris Brown | WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Brett Davis |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Bob Gruber |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
| 1980 | Ken Fritz |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Wayne Smith |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 108 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1980 | Phil Driscoll |
Minnesota State
Northern Sun
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Eddy Whitley |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
TE | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Alton Alexis |
Tulane
American
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1980 | Delrick Brown |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Ricky Skiles |
Louisville
ACC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mike Babb |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Steve Bernish |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Joe Gordon | Grambling St. | DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Dale Markham |
North Dakota
MVFC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 1980 | Sam Harrell |
East Carolina
American
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 6 games |
| 1980 | George Woodard |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | James Zachery |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mike Massey |
Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Tali Ena |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mike Hubach |
Kansas
Big 12
|
P | NE New England Patriots | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 1980 | Roland Sales |
Arkansas
SEC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mike Matocha | Texas-Arlington | DE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Chris Judge |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Phil Farris |
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Lee Jukes |
NC State
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Terry Jones |
Central Oklahoma
Mid America
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Gary Padjen |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 1980 | Eddie Preston |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Thomas Brown |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 48 games 5 career AV |
| 1980 | John Singleton |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Terry Greer |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1980 | Frank Pollard |
Baylor
Big 12
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1980 | Charles Vaclavik |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Ray Williams |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 6 games 3 career AV |
| 1980 | Mike Wright |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Tyrone Gray |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | James Stewart |
Memphis
American
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Randy Bielski |
Towson
CAA
|
K | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mike Lansford |
Washington
Big Ten
|
K | NYG New York Giants | 124 games 22 career AV |
| 1980 | Quinn Jones |
Tulsa
American
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mike Brewington |
East Carolina
American
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Thomas Lane |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
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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.