2000 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
2000 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing Day 3 picks from the 2000 draft · 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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Michigan
Big Ten
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Michigan State
Big Ten
5picks
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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Ohio State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 160 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Michael Hawthorne |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 63 games 10 career AV |
| 2000 | Emanuel Smith |
Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 games |
| 2000 | Robaire Smith |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 134 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2000 | Matt Bowen |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2000 | Tom Brady 3× All-Pro 15× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 335 games · 21 yrs as starter 184 career AV |
| 2000 | Sherrod Gideon | Southern Mississippi | WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | David Nugent |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Todd Husak |
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 1 games |
| 2000 | Damen Wheeler |
Colorado College
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 5 games |
| 2000 | Jason Gavadza |
Kent State
MAC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | JaJuan Seider |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Brad Bedell |
Colorado College
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 40 games 4 career AV |
| 2000 | Manuia Savea |
Arizona
Big 12
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G | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Desmond Kitchings |
Furman
Southern Conference
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Eric Chandler |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Brad St. Louis |
Missouri State
Conference USA
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 144 games 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Darrick Vaughn |
Texas State
Pac-12
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 48 games 12 career AV |
| 2000 | Tim Rattay |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2000 | Mike Green |
Houston
Big 12
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Jarious Jackson |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 5 games |
| 2000 | Sekou Sanyika |
California
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2000 | Delbert Cowsette |
Maryland
Big Ten
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DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2000 | Jeremiah Parker |
California
ACC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 4 games |
| 2000 | Richard Seals |
Utah
Big 12
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Orantes Grant |
Georgia
SEC
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LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Andrew Kline |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Lester Towns |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2000 | Jason Thomas |
Hampton
CAA
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G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | James Cotton |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Mark Tauscher |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 134 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2000 | Rashidi Barnes |
Colorado College
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Casey Tisdale |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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LB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Mondriel Fulcher |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 25 games |
| 2000 | Kevin Houser |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 159 games 15 career AV |
| 2000 | Ron Moore | NW Oklahoma St. | DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 1 games |
| 2000 | Brian Jennings 2× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
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TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 208 games |
| 2000 | Clifton Black |
Texas State
Pac-12
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DB | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Jeff Harris |
Georgia
SEC
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Drew Haddad |
Buffalo
MAC
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 2000 | Joe Hamilton |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 games |
| 2000 | Rob Renes |
Michigan
Big Ten
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DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Erik Olson |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Wes Shivers |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 3 games |
| 2000 | Rodregis Brooks |
UAB
American
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 5 games |
| 2000 | Patrick Pass |
Georgia
SEC
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FB | NE New England Patriots | 79 games 10 career AV |
| 2000 | Mike Malano |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Rob Meier |
Washington State
Pac-12
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DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 138 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2000 | Charles Lee |
UCF
Big 12
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WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Shyrone Stith |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 15 games |
| 2000 | Giles Cole |
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Lone Star
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TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Michigan — 5
- 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?
Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 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.