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NFL Draft History by college program

College programs that have produced the most NFL RB 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
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Round
All rounds Round 1 Day 2 (Rd 2–3) Day 3 (Rd 4+)
Conference
All SEC 2,760 Big Ten 2,705 ACC 2,192 Big 12 1,365 Mountain West 558 American 366 FBS Ind. 278 MAC 225 Sun Belt 211 Conference USA 199 SWAC 176 Pac-12 168
Position
All positions Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Offensive line Defensive line Linebacker Defensive back Special teams

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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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Total picks First-rounders Pro Bowls Hall of Famers Last 10 drafts
  1. 1 Alabama SEC 33picks 6 Rd 1 · 8 Pro Bowlers Alabama team hub
  2. 2 Penn State Big Ten 30picks 8 Rd 1 · 6 Pro Bowlers Penn State team hub
  3. 3 Auburn SEC 29picks 5 Rd 1 · 9 Pro Bowlers Auburn team hub
# School Picks Rd 1 Pro Bowlers HOF Last 10
4 Georgia SEC · last pick 2025 28 7 829% 1 7
5 Miami ACC · last pick 2025 28 4 518% 1 5
6 Ohio State Big Ten · last pick 2025 27 5 415% 0 5
7 Oklahoma SEC · last pick 2023 27 4 415% 0 5
8 Florida State ACC · last pick 2024 25 4 520% 0 3
9 Nebraska Big Ten · last pick 2026 25 1 312% 1 1
10 Tennessee SEC · last pick 2025 24 2 417% 0 4
11 Texas A&M SEC · last pick 2023 24 4 312% 0 4
12 USC Big Ten · last pick 2025 24 3 28% 1 4
13 LSU SEC · last pick 2022 23 4 29% 0 4
14 Michigan Big Ten · last pick 2025 23 5 14% 0 5
15 Notre Dame FBS Ind. · last pick 2026 23 5 417% 1 5
16 Arizona State Big 12 · last pick 2025 22 2 15% 0 4
17 Clemson ACC · last pick 2026 21 3 210% 0 5
18 UCLA Big Ten · last pick 2023 21 2 314% 0 4
19 Florida SEC · last pick 2022 20 6 420% 1 3
20 North Carolina ACC · last pick 2025 19 1 211% 0 6
21 Wisconsin Big Ten · last pick 2024 17 3 318% 0 2
22 Arkansas SEC · last pick 2026 16 3 319% 0 2
23 Pittsburgh ACC · last pick 2023 16 2 425% 1 3
24 Texas SEC · last pick 2025 16 4 425% 0 6
25 Virginia Tech ACC · last pick 2025 16 2 00% 0 3

Draft pick explorer

Showing 101–150 of 1,350 picks · filtered.

Pick Player College Pos NFL team Career
2021 #35 · Rd 2 Javonte Williams Wallace, NC North Carolina ACC RB DEN Denver Broncos 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV
2021 #88 · Rd 3 Trey Sermon Marietta, GA Ohio State Big Ten RB SF San Francisco 49ers 46 games 4 career AV
2021 #107 · Rd 4 Michael Carter Navarre, FL North Carolina ACC RB NYJ New York Jets 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV
2021 #119 · Rd 4 Kene Nwangwu Frisco, TX Iowa State Big 12 RB MIN Minnesota Vikings 51 games 5 career AV
2021 #120 · Rd 4 Rhamondre Stevenson Las Vegas, NV Oklahoma SEC RB NE New England Patriots 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV
2021 #126 · Rd 4 Chuba Hubbard Sherwood Park, AB Oklahoma State Big 12 RB CAR Carolina Panthers 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 27 career AV
2021 #150 · Rd 5 Kenneth Gainwell Yazoo City, MS Memphis American RB PHI Philadelphia Eagles 83 games 24 career AV
2021 #184 · Rd 5 Ben Mason Newtown, CT Michigan Big Ten FB BAL Baltimore Ravens 1 games
2021 #194 · Rd 6 Elijah Mitchell Erath, LA Louisiana Sun Belt RB SF San Francisco 49ers 28 games 11 career AV
2021 #196 · Rd 6 Gary Brightwell Chester, PA Arizona Big 12 RB NYG New York Giants 41 games 1 career AV
2021 #198 · Rd 6 Larry Rountree Raleigh, NC Missouri SEC RB LAC Los Angeles Chargers 16 games 1 career AV
2021 #202 · Rd 6 Chris Evans Indianapolis, IN Michigan Big Ten RB CIN Cincinnati Bengals 34 games 2 career AV
2021 #211 · Rd 6 Demetric Felton Temecula, CA UCLA Big Ten RB CLE Cleveland Browns 24 games 2 career AV
2021 #217 · Rd 6 Khalil Herbert Coral Springs, FL Virginia Tech ACC RB CHI Chicago Bears 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV
2021 #233 · Rd 7 Jake Funk Gaithersburg, MD Maryland Big Ten RB LAR Los Angeles Rams 20 games
2021 #244 · Rd 7 Gerrid Doaks Indianapolis, IN Cincinnati Big 12 RB MIA Miami Dolphins No regular-season snaps
2021 #256 · Rd 7 Kylin Hill Columbus, MS Mississippi State SEC RB GB Green Bay Packers 10 games
2021 #257 · Rd 7 Jermar Jefferson Harbor City, CA Oregon State Pac-12 RB DET Detroit Lions 11 games 1 career AV
2020 #32 · Rd 1 Clyde Edwards-Helaire Baton Rouge, LA LSU SEC RB KC Kansas City Chiefs 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2020 #35 · Rd 2 D'Andre Swift 1× Pro Bowl Georgia SEC RB DET Detroit Lions 89 games · 3 yrs as starter 44 career AV
2020 #41 · Rd 2 Jonathan Taylor 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl Wisconsin Big Ten RB IND Indianapolis Colts 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV
2020 #52 · Rd 2 Cam Akers Clinton, MS Florida State ACC RB LAR Los Angeles Rams 59 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV
2020 #55 · Rd 2 J.K. Dobbins La Grange, TX Ohio State Big Ten RB BAL Baltimore Ravens 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV
2020 #62 · Rd 2 AJ Dillon New London, CT Boston College ACC RB GB Green Bay Packers 67 games 24 career AV
2020 #66 · Rd 3 Antonio Gibson Stockbridge, GA Memphis American RB WAS Washington Commanders 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 29 career AV
2020 #76 · Rd 3 Ke'Shawn Vaughn Antioch, TN Illinois College Midwest RB TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 46 games 2 career AV
2020 #86 · Rd 3 Zack Moss Hialeah Gardens, FL Utah Big 12 RB BUF Buffalo Bills 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2020 #93 · Rd 3 Darrynton Evans Oak Hill, FL App State Sun Belt RB TEN Tennessee Titans 24 games 3 career AV
2020 #112 · Rd 4 Joshua Kelley Lancaster, CA UCLA Big Ten RB LAC Los Angeles Chargers 57 games 9 career AV
2020 #120 · Rd 4 La'Mical Perine Mobile, AL Florida SEC RB NYJ New York Jets 17 games 3 career AV
2020 #124 · Rd 4 Anthony McFarland Jr. Hyattsville, MD Maryland Big Ten RB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 17 games 1 career AV
2020 #144 · Rd 4 DeeJay Dallas Brunswick, GA Miami ACC RB SEA Seattle Seahawks 84 games 7 career AV
2020 #172 · Rd 5 Jason Huntley Arlington, TX New Mexico State Conference USA RB DET Detroit Lions 6 games
2020 #222 · Rd 7 Eno Benjamin Wylie, TX Arizona State Big 12 RB ARI Arizona Cardinals 24 games 4 career AV
2020 #245 · Rd 7 Raymond Calais Breaux Bridge, LA Louisiana Sun Belt RB TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4 games
2020 #246 · Rd 7 Malcolm Perry Clarksville, TN Navy American RB MIA Miami Dolphins 9 games 1 career AV
2019 #24 · Rd 1 Josh Jacobs 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl Alabama SEC RB LV Oakland Raiders 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV
2019 #53 · Rd 2 Miles Sanders 1× Pro Bowl Penn State Big Ten RB PHI Philadelphia Eagles 88 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV
2019 #70 · Rd 3 Darrell Henderson Batesville, MS Memphis American RB LAR Los Angeles Rams 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV
2019 #73 · Rd 3 David Montgomery Cincinnati, OH Iowa State Big 12 RB CHI Chicago Bears 105 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV
2019 #74 · Rd 3 Devin Singletary Deerfield Beach, FL Florida Atlantic American RB BUF Buffalo Bills 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV
2019 #87 · Rd 3 Damien Harris Berea, KY Alabama SEC RB NE New England Patriots 44 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV
2019 #102 · Rd 3 Alexander Mattison San Bernardino, CA Boise State Mountain West RB MIN Minnesota Vikings 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 21 career AV
2019 #112 · Rd 4 Bryce Love Wake Forest, NC Stanford ACC RB WAS Washington Commanders No regular-season snaps
2019 #113 · Rd 4 Justice Hill Tulsa, OK Oklahoma State Big 12 RB BAL Baltimore Ravens 84 games 17 career AV
2019 #122 · Rd 4 Benny Snell Jr. Westerville, OH Kentucky SEC RB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 63 games 8 career AV
2019 #128 · Rd 4 Tony Pollard 1× Pro Bowl Memphis American RB DAL Dallas Cowboys 112 games · 3 yrs as starter 45 career AV
2019 #140 · Rd 5 Ryquell Armstead Millville, NJ Temple American RB JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 18 games 2 career AV
2019 #152 · Rd 5 Qadree Ollison Niagara Falls, NY Pittsburgh ACC RB ATL Atlanta Falcons 24 games 1 career AV
2019 #154 · Rd 5 Jordan Scarlett Fort Lauderdale, FL Florida SEC RB CAR Carolina Panthers 10 games

Browse by draft class

Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.

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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: Alabama — 33
  • 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

  1. Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
  2. Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
  3. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?

Alabama leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 33 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.