College programs that have produced the most NFL DB 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 DB 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
Showing DB first-round picks · reset
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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Ohio State
Big Ten
17picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
13picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Texas
SEC
13picks
Texas team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 231 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
LaRon Landry
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2007 |
Darrelle Revis
HOF
4× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 145 games · 9 yrs as starter 93 career AV |
| 2007 |
Leon Hall
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2007 |
Michael Griffin
2× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 154 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2007 |
Aaron Ross
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2007 |
Reggie Nelson
2× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 181 games · 11 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2007 |
Brandon Meriweather
2× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 112 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2006 |
Michael Huff
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 118 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2006 |
Donte Whitner
2× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 157 games · 10 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tye Hill
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Clemson
ACC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 40 games 9 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jason Allen
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Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 98 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2006 |
Antonio Cromartie
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 162 games · 8 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2006 |
Johnathan Joseph
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 211 games · 15 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2006 |
Kelly Jennings
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 91 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2005 |
Adam Jones
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 146 games · 6 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2005 |
Antrel Rolle
3× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 155 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2005 |
Carlos Rogers
1× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 133 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2005 |
Fabian Washington
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 81 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2005 |
Marlin Jackson
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2004 |
Sean Taylor
2× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 55 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
DeAngelo Hall
3× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 171 games · 10 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2004 |
Dunta Robinson
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 139 games · 8 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ahmad Carroll
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Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2004 |
Chris Gamble
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 123 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2003 | Terence Newman 2× Pro Bowl |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 221 games · 15 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 2003 | Marcus Trufant 1× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Troy Polamalu HOF 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 96 career AV |
| 2003 | Andre Woolfolk |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 39 games 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Sammy Davis |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2003 | Nnamdi Asomugha 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
California
ACC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2002 | Quentin Jammer |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 183 games · 10 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2002 | Roy Williams 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2002 | Phillip Buchanon |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 122 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2002 | Ed Reed HOF 5× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
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DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 174 games · 11 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2002 | Lito Sheppard 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2002 | Mike Rumph |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2001 | Adam Archuleta |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2001 | Nate Clements 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 180 games · 11 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2001 | Will Allen |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 140 games · 8 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2001 | Willie Middlebrooks |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 56 games 4 career AV |
| 2001 | Jamar Fletcher |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 105 games 9 career AV |
| 2001 | Derrick Gibson |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 69 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2000 | Deltha O'Neal 2× Pro Bowl |
California
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 132 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2000 | Rashard Anderson |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Ahmed Plummer |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 70 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1999 | Champ Bailey HOF 3× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 215 games · 14 yrs as starter 117 career AV |
| 1999 | Chris McAlister 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
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DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 137 games · 9 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1999 | Antoine Winfield 3× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 191 games · 12 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1999 | Antuan Edwards |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1999 | Fernando Bryant |
Alabama
SEC
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 112 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: Ohio State — 17
- 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 17 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.