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 1,351–1,400 of 3,006 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
Jason Hill
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2007 |
Matt Spaeth
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 123 games · 6 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
James Jones
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 136 games · 4 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2007 |
Mike Sims-Walker
|
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2007 |
Paul Williams
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 5 games |
| 2007 |
Jay Alford
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2007 | Tank Tyler |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Charles Johnson
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2007 |
Jonathan Wade
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 2007 |
Brandon Mebane
|
California
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 182 games · 13 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2007 |
Marshal Yanda
2× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 177 games · 10 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2007 |
Stewart Bradley
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 76 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2007 | Andy Alleman |
Akron
MAC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 2007 |
Aaron Rouse
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2007 |
Tony Hunt
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 14 games |
| 2007 | Mario Henderson |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Trent Edwards
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2007 |
Garrett Wolfe
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 50 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Michael Okwo
|
Stanford
ACC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Dante Hughes
|
California
ACC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 53 games 4 career AV |
| 2007 |
Anthony Waters
|
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Ray McDonald
|
Florida
SEC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 115 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2007 |
Quinn Pitcock
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2007 |
Johnnie Lee Higgins
|
UTEP
Conference USA
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 60 games 9 career AV |
| 2006 |
DeMeco Ryans
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 140 games · 8 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2006 |
D'Qwell Jackson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2006 |
Rocky McIntosh
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 124 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2006 |
Chad Jackson
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jimmy Williams
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Thomas Howard
|
UTEP
Conference USA
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2006 |
Winston Justice
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2006 |
Daniel Bullocks
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2006 | Deuce Lutui |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2006 | Danieal Manning |
Abilene Christian
United Athletic Conference
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2006 |
Roman Harper
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2006 |
Sinorice Moss
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 37 games 4 career AV |
| 2006 |
LenDale White
|
USC
Big Ten
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2006 |
Joe Klopfenstein
|
Colorado College
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2006 |
Daryn Colledge
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2006 |
Cedric Griffin
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2006 |
Kellen Clemens
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2006 |
Marcus McNeill
2× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 82 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ryan Cook
|
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2006 |
Greg Jennings
2× Pro Bowl
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2006 |
Anthony Fasano
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 180 games · 8 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2006 |
Bernard Pollard
1× Pro Bowl
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2006 |
Andrew Whitworth
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 239 games · 16 yrs as starter 100 career AV |
| 2006 |
Chris Chester
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 169 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2006 |
Devin Hester
HOF
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 156 games · 3 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2006 |
Richard Marshall
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 124 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 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.