College programs that have produced the most NFL DB 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 DB 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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LSU
SEC
23picks
LSU team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
16picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Florida State
ACC
15picks
Florida State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 610 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
John Johnson
West Hyattsville, MD
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Boston College
ACC
|
S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 105 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jourdan Lewis
Detroit, MI
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 127 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2017 |
Cameron Sutton
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 110 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
Lano Hill
Detroit, MI
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Cordrea Tankersley
Beech Island, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Rasul Douglas
East Orange, NJ
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 135 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2017 |
Brendan Langley
|
Lamar
Southland
|
CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Xavien Howard
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2016 |
Mackensie Alexander
Immokalee, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 85 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
T.J. Green
Sylacauga, AL
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Clemson
ACC
|
S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Sean Davis
Washington, DC
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cyrus Jones
Baltimore, MD
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Alabama
SEC
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vonn Bell
Rossville, GA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
S | NO New Orleans Saints | 139 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2016 |
James Bradberry
1× Pro Bowl
|
Samford
Southern Conference
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Byard
3× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
S | TEN Tennessee Titans | 164 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2016 |
Will Redmond
Memphis, TN
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Darian Thompson
Lancaster, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
S | NYG New York Giants | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
KeiVarae Russell
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Daryl Worley
Philadelphia, PA
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kendall Fuller
Baltimore, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2016 |
Brandon Williams
Brookshire, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Justin Simmons
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2015 |
Landon Collins
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
S | NYG New York Giants | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jalen Collins
Olive Branch, MS
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LSU
SEC
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jaquiski Tartt
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Samford
Southern Conference
|
S | SF San Francisco 49ers | 80 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
Eric Rowe
Spring, TX
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Utah
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ronald Darby
Oxon Hill, MD
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Florida State
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2015 |
Senquez Golson
Pascagoula, MS
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Quinten Rollins
Wilmington, OH
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Miami (OH)
MAC
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 33 games 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jordan Richards
Folsom, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
S | NE New England Patriots | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2015 |
D'Joun Smith
Miami, FL
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Florida Atlantic
American
|
CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 5 games |
| 2015 |
P.J. Williams
Ocala, FL
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Florida State
ACC
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CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 89 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2015 |
Alex Carter
Ashburn, VA
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Stanford
ACC
|
CB | DET Detroit Lions | 2 games |
| 2015 |
Craig Mager
Luling, TX
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Texas State
Pac-12
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CB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Steven Nelson
Warner Robins, GA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2014 |
Lamarcus Joyner
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 110 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2014 |
Stanley Jean-Baptiste
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 5 games |
| 2014 |
Dezmen Southward
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Terrence Brooks
Dunnellon, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 105 games 8 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dexter McDougle
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Phillip Gaines
Converse, TX
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Rice
American
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2013 |
Johnathan Cyprien
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2013 |
Darius Slay
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 187 games · 12 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2013 |
Johnthan Banks
Maben, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2013 |
David Amerson
Greensboro, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jamar Taylor
San Diego, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2013 |
D.J. Swearinger
Greenwood, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
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DB | HOU Houston Texans | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2013 |
Robert Alford
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SE Louisiana
Southland
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2013 |
Dwayne Gratz
Piscataway, NJ
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2013 |
Leon McFadden
Inglewood, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 34 games 2 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: LSU — 23
- 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 23 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.