College programs that have produced the most NFL WR 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 WR 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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Ohio State
Big Ten
39picks
Ohio State team hub
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Florida
SEC
38picks
Florida team hub
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LSU
SEC
38picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 1,600 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
David Bell
Indianapolis, IN
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Danny Gray
Dallas, TX
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SMU
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 13 games |
| 2022 |
Erik Ezukanma
Fort Worth, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 5 games |
| 2022 |
Romeo Doubs
Los Angeles, CA
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Nevada
Mountain West
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2022 |
Calvin Austin III
Memphis, TN
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Memphis
American
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 48 games 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Khalil Shakir
Murrieta, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Montrell Washington
Lubbock, TX
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Samford
Southern Conference
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games |
| 2022 |
Kyle Philips
San Marcos, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 13 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jalen Nailor
Palmdale, CA
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 55 games 9 career AV |
| 2022 |
Michael Woods II
Magnolia, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 15 games |
| 2022 |
Bo Melton
Mays Landing, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 38 games 5 career AV |
| 2022 |
Dareke Young
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Lenoir Rhyne
South Atlantic
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 42 games |
| 2022 |
Samori Toure
Lubbock, TX
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ja'Marr Chase
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaylen Waddle
Houston, TX
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2021 |
DeVonta Smith
Amite, LA
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kadarius Toney
Mobile, AL
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Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rashod Bateman
Tifton, GA
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2021 |
Elijah Moore
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rondale Moore
New Albany, IN
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 39 games 12 career AV |
| 2021 |
D'Wayne Eskridge
Bluffton, IN
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 43 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tutu Atwell
Miami, FL
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Louisville
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Terrace Marshall Jr.
Bossier City, LA
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LSU
SEC
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Josh Palmer
Brampton, ON
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Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2021 |
Dyami Brown
Charlotte, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Amari Rodgers
Knoxville, TN
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Nico Collins
2× Pro Bowl
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2021 |
Anthony Schwartz
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Auburn
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Dez Fitzpatrick
Farmington Hills, MI
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Louisville
ACC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 7 games |
| 2021 |
Amon-Ra St. Brown
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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USC
Big Ten
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaelon Darden
Houston, TX
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North Texas
American
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 36 games |
| 2021 |
Tylan Wallace
Fort Worth, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 68 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jacob Harris
Palm Harbor, FL
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UCF
Big 12
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 18 games |
| 2021 |
Ihmir Smith-Marsette
Newark, NJ
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Iowa
Big Ten
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WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 48 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Simi Fehoko
Sandy, UT
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Stanford
ACC
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 32 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Cornell Powell
Greenville, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 2021 |
Frank Darby
Jersey City, NJ
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 16 games |
| 2021 |
Marquez Stevenson
Shreveport, LA
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Houston
Big 12
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 5 games |
| 2021 |
Shi Smith
Union, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 23 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Racey McMath
New Orleans, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games |
| 2021 |
Jalen Camp
Cumming, GA
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 games |
| 2021 |
Seth Williams
Cottondale, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Dazz Newsome
Hampton, VA
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North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2021 |
Mike Strachan
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Charleston (WV)
Mountain East
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 23 games |
| 2021 |
Tre Nixon
Viera, FL
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UCF
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Ben Skowronek
1× Pro Bowl
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 72 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kawaan Baker
Atlanta, GA
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South Alabama
Sun Belt
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Dax Milne
South Jordan, UT
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BYU
Big 12
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 28 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Henry Ruggs III
Montgomery, AL
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Alabama
SEC
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WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jerry Jeudy
1× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 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: Ohio State — 39
- 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?
Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 39 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.