College programs that have produced the most NFL WR 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 WR 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 WR 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
13picks
Ohio State team hub
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LSU
SEC
10picks
LSU team hub
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Tennessee
SEC
10picks
Tennessee team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 175 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Donte' Stallworth |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2002 | Ashley Lelie |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2002 | Javon Walker 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2001 | David Terrell |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2001 | Koren Robinson 1× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2001 | Rod Gardner |
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 91 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2001 | Santana Moss 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 197 games · 9 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2001 | Freddie Mitchell |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2001 | Reggie Wayne 1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 211 games · 13 yrs as starter 116 career AV |
| 2000 | Peter Warrick |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2000 | Plaxico Burress |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 148 games · 10 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Taylor |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 101 games · 7 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2000 | Sylvester Morris |
Jackson State
SWAC
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2000 | R. Jay Soward |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Torry Holt 1× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 173 games · 11 yrs as starter 99 career AV |
| 1999 | David Boston 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1999 | Troy Edwards |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin Dyson |
Utah
Big 12
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WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1998 | Randy Moss HOF 4× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Marshall
Sun Belt
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WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 218 games · 12 yrs as starter 124 career AV |
| 1998 | Marcus Nash |
Tennessee
SEC
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1997 | Ike Hilliard |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 161 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1997 | Yatil Green |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Reidel Anthony |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1997 | Rae Carruth |
Colorado College
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1996 | Keyshawn Johnson 3× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 167 games · 11 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1996 | Terry Glenn 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 137 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1996 | Eddie Kennison |
LSU
SEC
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 179 games · 12 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1996 | Marvin Harrison HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 190 games · 12 yrs as starter 123 career AV |
| 1996 | Eric Moulds 3× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 186 games · 11 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1995 | Michael Westbrook |
Colorado College
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 89 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1995 | Joey Galloway |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 198 games · 11 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1995 | J.J. Stokes |
UCLA
Big Ten
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 118 games · 3 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1994 | Charles Johnson |
Colorado College
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 133 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1994 | Johnnie Morton |
USC
Big Ten
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 182 games · 11 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1994 | Thomas Lewis |
Indiana
Big Ten
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WR | NYG New York Giants | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1994 | Derrick Alexander |
Michigan
Big Ten
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1993 | Curtis Conway |
USC
Big Ten
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 167 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1993 | Sean Dawkins |
California
ACC
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 140 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1993 | O.J. McDuffie |
Penn State
Big Ten
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 116 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1992 | Desmond Howard 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 156 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1991 | Herman Moore 3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1991 | Alvin Harper |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1991 | Mike Pritchard |
Colorado College
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WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 127 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1991 | Randal Hill |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1989 | Hart Lee Dykes |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1989 | Andre Rison 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 186 games · 10 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1989 | Shawn Collins |
Northern Arizona
Big Sky
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WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1988 | Tim Brown HOF 9× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 255 games · 13 yrs as starter 105 career AV |
| 1988 | Sterling Sharpe HOF 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina
SEC
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WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 112 games · 7 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1988 | Michael Irvin HOF 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 159 games · 10 yrs as starter 104 career AV |
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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 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 — 13
- 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 13 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.