College programs that have produced the most NFL LB 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 LB 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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Penn State
Big Ten
27picks
Penn State team hub
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2
Washington
Big Ten
23picks
Washington team hub
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3
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
22picks
Notre Dame team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 1,122 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Travin Howard
Longview, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
OLB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2018 |
Andre Smith
Jacksonville, FL
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
ILB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 62 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Zaire Franklin
1× Pro Bowl
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 132 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kendall Donnerson
Chicago, IL
|
Southeast Missouri State
OVC-Big South
|
OLB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Vince Biegel
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Carl Lawson
Alpharetta, GA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
OLB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ben Gedeon
Hudson, OH
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
ILB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 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
|
OLB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 127 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2017 |
Blair Brown
Moreno Valley, CA
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Ohio
MAC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 28 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jayon Brown
Long Beach, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2017 |
Anthony Walker
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Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2017 |
Matt Milano
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2017 |
Marquel Lee
Waldorf, MD
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ukeme Eligwe
Stone Mountain, GA
|
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jordan Evans
Norman, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 65 games 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tanner Vallejo
Penn Valley, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 82 games 7 career AV |
| 2017 |
Pita Taumoepenu
Provo, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
OLB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 11 games |
| 2017 |
Josh Carraway
Flower Mound, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
OLB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Elijah Lee
Blue Springs, MO
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 74 games 8 career AV |
| 2017 |
Keion Adams
Salisbury, NC
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Joe Schobert
1× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OLB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joshua Perry
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
ILB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
B.J. Goodson
Lamar, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | NYG New York Giants | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Kwiatkoski
Bethel Park, PA
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
ILB | CHI Chicago Bears | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
De'Vondre Campbell
1× All-Pro
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
OLB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 128 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2016 |
Antonio Morrison
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Florida
SEC
|
ILB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2016 |
Blake Martinez
Tucson, AZ
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Stanford
ACC
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LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kentrell Brothers
Guthrie, OK
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Missouri
SEC
|
OLB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Antwione Williams
Lovejoy, GA
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Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
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LB | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jatavis Brown
Belle Glade, FL
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Akron
MAC
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OLB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyrone Holmes
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Montana
Big Sky
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OLB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Devante Bond
Sacramento, CA
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Oklahoma
SEC
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OLB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Josh Forrest
Paducah, KY
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Kentucky
SEC
|
ILB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cory James
Del Rio, TX
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Colorado State
Mountain West
|
OLB | LV Oakland Raiders | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kamu Grugier-Hill
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Eastern Illinois
OVC-Big South
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OLB | NE New England Patriots | 132 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2016 |
Elandon Roberts
Port Arthur, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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ILB | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2016 |
Travis Feeney
Richmond, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Aaron Wallace
San Diego, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
OLB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Stephen Weatherly
Snellville, GA
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Vanderbilt
SEC
|
OLB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Steven Daniels
Cincinnati, OH
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Boston College
ACC
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ILB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Trevor Bates
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Maine
CAA
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Matakevich
Stratford, CT
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Temple
American
|
OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 140 games 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Scooby Wright III
Windsor, CA
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Arizona
Big 12
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ILB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Walker
Palos Verdes, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
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ILB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ramik Wilson
Tampa, FL
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Georgia
SEC
|
ILB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kwon Alexander
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
OLB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2015 |
Damien Wilson
Gloster, MS
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Minnesota
Big Ten
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ILB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 127 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jake Ryan
Westlake, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
OLB | GB Green Bay Packers | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ben Heeney
Hutchinson, KS
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Kansas
Big 12
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ILB | LV Oakland Raiders | 24 games 3 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: Penn State — 27
- 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?
Penn State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 27 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.