NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
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NFL Draft History by college program
NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 2,201–2,250 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Shaquem Griffin
St. Petersburg, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
OLB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 46 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
D.J. Reed
Bakersfield, CA
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 112 games · 6 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2018 |
Ja'Whaun Bentley
Glenarden, MD
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
ILB | NE New England Patriots | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2018 |
Justin Watson
Bridgeville, PA
|
Pennsylvania
Ivy League
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 93 games 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Bilal Nichols
Andrews, TX
|
Delaware
Conference USA
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 104 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tre Flowers
Converse, TX
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2018 |
Micah Kiser
Baltimore, MD
|
Virginia
ACC
|
ILB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 36 games 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Marcus Allen
Upper Marlboro, MD
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
S | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 48 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Michael Dickson
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
P | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 133 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2018 |
Genard Avery
Grenada, MS
|
Memphis
American
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Davontae Harris
|
Illinois State
MVFC
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
Dane Cruikshank
Chino Hills, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
CB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 56 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tyrell Crosby
Henderson, NV
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Siran Neal
Llano, TX
|
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 131 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Scott Quessenberry
La Costa, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
C | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2018 |
Troy Fumagalli
Aurora, IL
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tyler Conklin
Chesterfield, MI
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 127 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2018 |
Andrew Brown
Chesapeake, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 2018 |
Daurice Fountain
Lubbock, TX
|
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 8 games |
| 2018 |
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 81 games 12 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jermaine Carter Jr.
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 72 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jordan Lasley
Compton, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Tim Settle
Manassas, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 124 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2018 |
Natrell Jamerson
Ocala, FL
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
S | NO New Orleans Saints | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jaylen Samuels
Charlotte, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Wyatt Teller
3× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2018 |
Daniel Carlson
1× All-Pro
|
Auburn
SEC
|
K | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 129 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jamarco Jones
Chicago, IL
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 38 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jordan Wilkins
Cordova, TN
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 54 games 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Darius Phillips
Detroit, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 56 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mike White
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
JK Scott
Denver, CO
|
Alabama
SEC
|
P | GB Green Bay Packers | 117 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2018 |
Johnny Townsend
Orlando, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
P | LV Oakland Raiders | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2018 |
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
St. Petersburg, FL
|
South Florida
American
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 116 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2018 |
Damion Ratley
Yoakum, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
John Kelly
Detroit, MI
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Duke Ejiofor
Houston, TX
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Christian Sam
Allen, TX
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
ILB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Parry Nickerson
Algiers, LA
|
Tulane
American
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 2018 |
Folorunso Fatukasi
Far Rockaway, NY
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kylie Fitts
San Bernardino, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 28 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Christian Campbell
Phenix City, AL
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Sam Jones
Highlands Ranch, CO
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 5 games |
| 2018 |
Marcell Harris
Orlando, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
S | SF San Francisco 49ers | 63 games 14 career AV |
| 2018 |
Deon Cain
Tampa, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jacob Martin
Aurora, CO
|
Temple
American
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 119 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2018 |
Ray-Ray McCloud
Tampa, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 100 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2018 |
Simeon Thomas
Miami, FL
|
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kamrin Moore
District Heights, MD
|
Boston College
ACC
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 2018 |
DeShon Elliott
Rockwall, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
S | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 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 — 284
- 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 284 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.