College programs that have produced the most NFL TE 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 TE 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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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
24picks
Notre Dame team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
20picks
Miami team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
19picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 753 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Bucky Hodges
Virginia Beach, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Mason Schreck
Medina, OH
|
Buffalo
MAC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games |
| 2016 |
Hunter Henry
Little Rock, AR
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Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2016 |
Austin Hooper
2× Pro Bowl
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 155 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Vannett
Westerville, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Higbee
Clearwater, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2016 |
Seth Devalve
|
Princeton
Ivy League
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 57 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Temarrick Hemingway
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South Carolina State
MEAC
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 23 games |
| 2016 |
Jerell Adams
Pinewood, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
David Morgan
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UTSA
American
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 38 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 | Rico Gathers |
Baylor
Big 12
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games |
| 2016 |
Thomas Duarte
Fullerton, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Beau Sandland
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Montana State
Big Sky
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Maxx Williams
Waconia, MN
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2015 |
Clive Walford
Belle Glade, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyler Kroft
Downingtown, PA
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 100 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jeff Heuerman
Naples, FL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
Blake Bell
Wichita, KS
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 117 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
MyCole Pruitt
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Southern Illinois
MVFC
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TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 121 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
C.J. Uzomah
Suwanee, GA
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Auburn
SEC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jesse James
Glassport, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2015 |
Nick Boyle
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Delaware
Conference USA
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TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2015 |
James O'Shaughnessy
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Illinois State
MVFC
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TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 80 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Nick O'Leary
Palm Beach, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Malcolm Johnson
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 19 games |
| 2015 |
Randall Telfer
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter |
| 2015 |
A.J. Derby
Iowa City, IA
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Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 25 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kennard Backman
Austell, GA
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UAB
American
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games |
| 2015 |
Ben Koyack
Oil City, PA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 48 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Geoff Swaim
Chico, CA
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Texas
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 108 games · 3 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Rory Anderson
Powder Springs, GA
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South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Gerald Christian
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Louisville
ACC
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 3 games |
| 2014 |
Eric Ebron
1× Pro Bowl
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North Carolina
ACC
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TE | DET Detroit Lions | 106 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2014 |
Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Fox Island, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
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TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jace Amaro
San Antonio, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
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TE | NYJ New York Jets | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Troy Niklas
Fullerton, CA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
C.J. Fiedorowicz
Johnsburg, IL
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Iowa
Big Ten
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TE | HOU Houston Texans | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Richard Rodgers
Worcester, MA
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California
ACC
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TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2014 |
Crockett Gillmore
Bushland, TX
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Colorado State
Mountain West
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TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Arthur Lynch
Dartmouth, MA
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Georgia
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Ted Bolser
Cincinnati, OH
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Rob Blanchflower
Leominster, MA
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UMass | TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Tyler Eifert
1× Pro Bowl
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2013 |
Zach Ertz
3× Pro Bowl
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 181 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2013 |
Gavin Escobar
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 64 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Vance McDonald
Winnie, TX
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Rice
American
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TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2013 |
Travis Kelce
4× All-Pro
11× Pro Bowl
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 192 games · 12 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jordan Reed
1× Pro Bowl
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Florida
SEC
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2013 |
Dion Sims
Detroit, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2013 |
Levine Toilolo
La Mesa, CA
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Stanford
ACC
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TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 124 games · 5 yrs as starter 8 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: Notre Dame — 24
- 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?
Notre Dame leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 24 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.