First-round NFL draft picks by college program since 1980 — which schools produce the most Round 1 talent.
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NFL Draft History by college program
First-round NFL draft picks by college program since 1980 — which schools produce the most Round 1 talent.
- 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
Ohio State
Big Ten
69picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
67picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
58picks
Miami team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 1,427 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Devon Witherspoon
3× Pro Bowl
|
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 43 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2023 |
Paris Johnson
Cincinnati, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 43 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tyree Wilson
New London, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
OLB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Bijan Robinson
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jalen Carter
2× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2023 |
Darnell Wright
Huntington, WV
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2023 |
Peter Skoronski
Park Ridge, IL
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
OL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 48 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jahmyr Gibbs
3× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2023 |
Lukas Van Ness
Barrington, IL
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DL | GB Green Bay Packers | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Broderick Jones
Lithonia, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
OL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 45 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2023 |
Will McDonald
Pewaukee, WI
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Emmanuel Forbes
Grenada, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Christian Gonzalez
1× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jack Campbell
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2023 |
Calijah Kancey
Miami, FL
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2023 |
Quentin Johnston
Temple, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2023 |
Zay Flowers
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jordan Addison
Frederick, MD
|
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2023 |
Deonte Banks
Edgewood, MD
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dalton Kincaid
1× Pro Bowl
|
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2023 |
Mazi Smith
Grand Rapids, MI
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Anton Harrison
Washington, DC
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 48 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2023 |
Myles Murphy
Marietta, GA
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Clemson
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2023 |
Bryan Bresee
Damascus, MD
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Clemson
ACC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Nolan Smith
Savannah, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Kansas City, MO
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
Travon Walker
Thomaston, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2022 |
Aidan Hutchinson
2× Pro Bowl
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2022 |
Derek Stingley Jr.
2× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 54 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2022 |
Sauce Gardner
2× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Los Angeles, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ikem Ekwonu
Charlotte, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Evan Neal
Okeechobee, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2022 |
Drake London
Moorpark, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2022 |
Charles Cross
Laurel, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2022 |
Garrett Wilson
Austin, TX
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2022 |
Chris Olave
San Marcos, CA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 55 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jameson Williams
Saint Louis, MO
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jordan Davis
Charlotte, NC
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kyle Hamilton
2× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
S | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kenyon Green
Humble, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jahan Dotson
Nazareth, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zion Johnson
Bowie, MD
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Treylon Burks
Warren, AR
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2022 |
Trevor Penning
Clear Lake, IA
|
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kenny Pickett
Oakhurst, NJ
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2022 |
Trent McDuffie
1× All-Pro
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 56 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2022 |
Quay Walker
Cordele, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 58 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kaiir Elam
Riviera Beach, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 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: Ohio State — 69
- 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 69 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.