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
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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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Tennessee
SEC
12picks
Tennessee team hub
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Florida
SEC
11picks
Florida team hub
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LSU
SEC
11picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 394 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Chad Williams
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Grambling
SWAC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Amara Darboh
West Des Moines, IA
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Sterling Shepard
Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2016 |
Michael Thomas
2× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Boyd
Clairton, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Braxton Miller
Huber Heights, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Leonte Carroo
Edison, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Devin Smith
Massillon, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Dorial Green-Beckham
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 31 games 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Devin Funchess
Farmington Hills, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyler Lockett
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Kansas State
Big 12
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WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 178 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jaelen Strong
Philadelphia, PA
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Chris Conley
Dallas, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 132 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2015 |
Sammie Coates
Leroy, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 44 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ty Montgomery
Dallas, TX
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Stanford
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 92 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2014 |
Marqise Lee
Inglewood, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jordan Matthews
Madison, AL
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Vanderbilt
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2014 |
Paul Richardson
Los Angeles, CA
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Colorado College
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2014 |
Davante Adams
3× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2014 |
Cody Latimer
Dayton, OH
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Allen Robinson
1× Pro Bowl
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 139 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jarvis Landry
5× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 132 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2014 |
Josh Huff
Houston, TX
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Donte Moncrief
Raleigh, MS
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2014 |
John Brown
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Pittsburg State
Mid America
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WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 103 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dri Archer
Laurel, FL
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Kent State
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 20 games |
| 2013 |
Justin Hunter
Virginia Beach, VA
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Tennessee
SEC
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WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2013 |
Robert Woods
Carson, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 171 games · 10 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2013 |
Aaron Dobson
Dunbar, WV
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Marshall
Sun Belt
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
Terrance Williams
Dallas, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2013 |
Keenan Allen
6× Pro Bowl
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California
ACC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 171 games · 11 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2013 |
Marquise Goodwin
Garland, TX
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Texas
SEC
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2013 |
Markus Wheaton
Chandler, AZ
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2013 |
Stedman Bailey
Miramar, FL
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 38 games 7 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brian Quick
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App State
Sun Belt
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 84 games 11 career AV |
| 2012 |
Stephen Hill
Lithonia, GA
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 23 games · 2 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2012 |
Alshon Jeffery
1× Pro Bowl
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South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 109 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2012 |
Ryan Broyles
Norman, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Rueben Randle
Bastrop, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2012 |
DeVier Posey
Cincinnati, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2012 |
T.J. Graham
Raleigh, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2012 |
Mohamed Sanu
South Brunswick, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2012 |
T.Y. Hilton
4× Pro Bowl
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2011 |
Titus Young
Los Angeles, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2011 |
Torrey Smith
Colonial Beach, VA
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2011 |
Greg Little
Durham, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Randall Cobb
1× Pro Bowl
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Kentucky
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 166 games · 5 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2011 |
Austin Pettis
Anaheim, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 47 games 8 career AV |
| 2011 |
Leonard Hankerson
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Vincent Brown
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 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: Tennessee — 12
- 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?
Tennessee leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 12 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.