NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by LSU (87).
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NFL Draft History by college program
NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by LSU (87).
- 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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LSU
SEC
87picks
LSU team hub
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2
Ohio State
Big Ten
78picks
Ohio State team hub
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3
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
75picks
Notre Dame team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,651–1,700 of 3,006 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tim Carter |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 71 games 10 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre' Davis |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 104 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2002 | Reche Caldwell |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2002 | Levar Fisher |
NC State
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Chester Pitts |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Clinton Portis 2× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 113 games · 7 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2002 | Anthony Weaver |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2002 | Langston Walker |
California
ACC
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2002 | Maurice Morris |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 145 games · 1 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2002 | Doug Jolley |
BYU
Big 12
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2002 | Ladell Betts |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 111 games · 1 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2002 | Jon McGraw |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Michael Lewis 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Sheldon Brown |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 175 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2002 | Anton Palepoi |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Ryan Denney |
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 113 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2002 | Antwaan Randle El |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 143 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Antonio Bryant |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2002 | Travis Fisher |
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2002 | Deion Branch |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 140 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2002 | Fred Weary |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | HOU Houston Texans | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Matt Schobel |
TCU
Big 12
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre' Goodman |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 127 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2002 | Saleem Rasheed |
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 45 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Willie Offord |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Ben Leber |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2002 | Roosevelt Williams |
Tuskegee
SIAC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Will Witherspoon |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 189 games · 8 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2002 | Joe Jefferson |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Derek Ross |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Melvin Fowler |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2002 | Rocky Calmus |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2002 | Jeff Hatch |
Pennsylvania
Ivy League
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Rashad Bauman |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 43 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Will Overstreet |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Josh McCown | Sam Houston St. | QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2002 | James Allen |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Charles Hill |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Lamar Gordon |
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 41 games 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Kris Richard |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 39 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Marquis Walker |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Cliff Russell |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games |
| 2002 | Chris Baker |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 131 games · 5 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2002 | Akin Ayodele |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2002 | Seth McKinney |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2002 | Brian Westbrook 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Villanova
CAA
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2002 | Marques Anderson |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 54 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2002 | Terrence Metcalf |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2002 | Chris Hope 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 163 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2002 | Eric Crouch |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 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: LSU — 87
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 87 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.