College programs that have produced the most NFL DL 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 DL 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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Alabama
SEC
51picks
Alabama team hub
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Florida State
ACC
50picks
Florida State team hub
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Florida
SEC
49picks
Florida team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,451–1,500 of 2,102 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | John Copeland |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1993 | Eric Curry |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1993 | Dan Williams |
Toledo
MAC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1993 | Leonard Renfro |
Colorado College
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Dana Stubblefield 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 154 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1993 | Carl Simpson |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1993 | Coleman Rudolph |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 48 games 6 career AV |
| 1993 | Michael Strahan HOF 4× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Texas Southern
SWAC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 216 games · 14 yrs as starter 122 career AV |
| 1993 | Dan Footman |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 69 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1993 | John Parrella |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 172 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1993 | Ty Parten |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 62 games 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Gilbert Brown |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Johnson |
Texas Southern
SWAC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Raylee Johnson |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1993 | Sterling Palmer |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Henry |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1993 | Albert Fontenot |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 130 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1993 | Artie Smith |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1993 | Chidi Ahanotu |
California
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 174 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1993 | Ronnie Dixon |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1993 | Michael McCrary 2× Pro Bowl |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 136 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1993 | Bob Kuberski |
Navy
American
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 1993 | Jeff Zgonina |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 219 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1993 | Troy Wilson |
Pittsburg State
Mid America
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Chad Brown |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 18 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Antonio Edwards |
Valdosta State
Gulf South
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1993 | Maa Tanuvasa |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1993 | Jon Kirksey |
Sacramento State
Big Sky
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Steve Emtman |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Sean Gilbert 1× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1992 | Marco Coleman 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 207 games · 12 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1992 | Chester McGlockton 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1992 | Alonzo Spellman |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 123 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1992 | Chris Mims |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Porcher 3× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 187 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Harris |
Southern
SWAC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1992 | Eddie Blake |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Shane Collins |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 30 games 6 career AV |
| 1992 | Chuck Smith |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1992 | Tracy Scroggins |
Tulsa
American
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 142 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1992 | Shane Dronett |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1992 | James Patton |
Texas
SEC
|
NT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Marc Boutte |
LSU
SEC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Wheeler |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1992 | Bill Johnson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Joel Steed 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1992 | Larry Webster |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 136 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Jeter |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Thomas |
NC State
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 113 games 16 career AV |
| 1992 | Roy Barker |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 118 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 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: Alabama — 51
- 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?
Alabama leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 51 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.