2002 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
2002 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing picks from the 2002 draft · reset
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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1
Miami
ACC
11picks
Miami team hub
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2
Tennessee
SEC
10picks
Tennessee team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
8picks
Florida team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 261 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jake Schifino |
Akron
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games |
| 2002 | Nick Greisen |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2002 | Ramon Walker |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Jonathan Goodwin 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 195 games · 8 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2002 | Terry Jones |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Aaron Kampman 2× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2002 | Jermaine Phillips |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2002 | Kurt Kittner |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre Lott |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 32 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Robert Royal |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Omare Lowe |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Freddie Milons |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Brandon Doman |
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Craig Nall |
LSU
SEC
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Bryan Knight |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Verron Haynes |
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 68 games 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Courtland Bullard |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Pete Hunter |
Virginia Union
CIAA
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 34 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Ryan Hannam |
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 54 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Sam Simmons |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 11 games |
| 2002 | Matt Hill |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Josh Shaw |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Demarcus Faggins |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2002 | Keith Heinrich | Sam Houston St. | TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Chris Cash |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2002 | Kevin Thomas |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 38 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Nick Rogers |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2002 | Matt Anderle |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Tyson Walter |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Clenton Ballard |
Texas State
Pac-12
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Marquand Manuel |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 116 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2002 | David Pugh |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | James Lewis |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Kahlil Hill |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 1 games |
| 2002 | Josh Scobey |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 62 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | J.T. O'Sullivan |
UC Davis
Big Sky
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Justin Hartwig |
Kansas
Big 12
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 99 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2002 | Wesly Mallard |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 59 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Keyon Nash |
Albany State
SIAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 2 games |
| 2002 | Howard Green |
LSU
SEC
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 76 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2002 | Jeb Putzier |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2002 | Reggie Coleman |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | John Stamper |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4 games |
| 2002 | Craig Jarrett |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
P | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 2002 | Lamont Brightful |
Eastern Washington
Big Sky
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | John Gilmore |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 145 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Larry Ned |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 19 games |
| 2002 | Tyreo Harrison |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Adrian Peterson |
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 106 games 11 career AV |
| 2002 | Mike Houghton |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 1 games |
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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: Miami — 11
- 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?
Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 11 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.