2017 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
2017 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 picks from the 2017 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
11picks
Michigan team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
10picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
9picks
Miami team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 253 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Brendan Langley
|
Lamar
Southland
|
CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Nazair Jones
Roanoke Rapids, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Trey Hendrickson
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Florida Atlantic
American
|
OLB | NO New Orleans Saints | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2017 |
C.J. Beathard
Franklin, TN
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 32 games 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
James Conner
2× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 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 |
| 2017 |
Kendell Beckwith
Clinton, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
ILB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Vince Biegel
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jaleel Johnson
Lombard, IL
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2017 |
Dede Westbrook
Cameron, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tedric Thompson
Valencia, CA
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Colorado College
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Eddie Jackson
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
S | CHI Chicago Bears | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2017 |
Rayshawn Jenkins
St. Petersburg, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 139 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2017 |
Samaje Perine
Pflugerville, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 125 games · 1 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2017 |
Dorian Johnson
Belle Vernon, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Carl Lawson
Alpharetta, GA
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Auburn
SEC
|
OLB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Josh Reynolds
San Antonio, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2017 |
Mack Hollins
Rockville, MD
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North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 127 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tarik Cohen
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
North Carolina A&T
CAA
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ben Gedeon
Hudson, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
ILB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2017 |
Joe Williams
Allentown, PA
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Utah
Big 12
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RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Nico Siragusa
Chula Vista, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Montae Nicholson
Monroeville, PA
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
1× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 117 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2017 |
Samson Ebukam
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Eastern Washington
Big Sky
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OLB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 127 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2017 |
Howard Wilson
DeSoto, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Michael Roberts
Cleveland, OH
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Toledo
MAC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Josh Malone
Gallatin, TN
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Tennessee
SEC
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
David Sharpe
Jacksonville, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 46 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Julién Davenport
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Bucknell
Patriot League
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T | HOU Houston Texans | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2017 |
Deatrich Wise Jr.
Carrollton, TX
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Arkansas
SEC
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DE | NE New England Patriots | 128 games · 3 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2017 |
Donnel Pumphrey
Las Vegas, NV
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Ryan Switzer
Charleston, WV
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North Carolina
ACC
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jamaal Williams
Fontana, CA
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BYU
Big 12
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 117 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2017 |
Joshua Dobbs
Alpharetta, GA
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Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 games 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Sean Harlow
Anaheim Hills, CA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 41 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Zach Banner
Tacoma, WA
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USC
Big Ten
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T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ryan Glasgow
Aurora, IL
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jehu Chesson
St. Louis, MO
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Michigan
Big Ten
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 24 games |
| 2017 |
Wayne Gallman
Loganville, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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RB | NYG New York Giants | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2017 |
Chad Hansen
Fillmore, CA
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California
ACC
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Carlos Watkins
Mooresboro, NC
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Clemson
ACC
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DT | HOU Houston Texans | 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Marlon Mack
Sarasota, FL
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South Florida
American
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RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Grover Stewart
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Albany State
SIAC
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DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 141 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jake Butt
Pickerington, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
George Kittle
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2017 | Jordan Morgan |
Kutztown
Pennsylvania State Athletic
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G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Blair Brown
Moreno Valley, CA
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Ohio
MAC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 28 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Damontae Kazee
San Bernardino, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jordan Leggett
Navarre, FL
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Clemson
ACC
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TE | NYJ New York Jets | 15 games 1 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: Michigan — 11
- 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 11 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.