College programs that have produced the most NFL OL 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 OL 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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USC
Big Ten
17picks
USC team hub
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Alabama
SEC
13picks
Alabama team hub
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Iowa
Big Ten
10picks
Iowa team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 201–250 of 257 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Charles McRae |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1991 | Antone Davis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Pat Harlow |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1991 | Stan Thomas |
Texas
SEC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 56 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Richmond Webb 2× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 184 games · 12 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1990 | Bern Brostek |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1989 | Tony Mandarich |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1989 | Andy Heck |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 185 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1989 | Joe Wolf |
Boston College
ACC
|
T | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 94 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Brian Williams |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | NYG New York Giants | 129 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1989 | David Williams |
Florida
SEC
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1989 | Tom Ricketts |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1988 | Paul Gruber |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 183 games · 12 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1988 | Dave Cadigan |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1988 | Eric Moore |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1988 | Randall McDaniel HOF 7× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 222 games · 14 yrs as starter 129 career AV |
| 1987 | John Clay |
Missouri
SEC
|
T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 12 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Harris Barton 2× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 138 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1987 | Bruce Armstrong 6× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 212 games · 14 yrs as starter 82 career AV |
| 1986 | Jim Dombrowski |
Virginia
ACC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 151 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1986 | Brian Jozwiak |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 28 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | John Rienstra |
Temple
American
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1986 | James FitzPatrick |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1986 | Will Wolford 3× Pro Bowl |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 191 games · 13 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Haight |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Schad | Queens (Canada) | G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1985 | Bill Fralic 2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 132 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1985 | Lomas Brown 1× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 263 games · 17 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 1985 | Ken Ruettgers |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 156 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Allen |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Jim Lachey 3× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1985 | Trevor Matich |
BYU
Big 12
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 148 games 16 career AV |
| 1984 | Dean Steinkuhler |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Ron Solt 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1984 | John Alt 2× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1984 | William Roberts 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 195 games · 11 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1984 | Brian Blados |
North Carolina
ACC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Hinton 1× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 177 games · 11 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1983 | Jimbo Covert HOF 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1983 | Bruce Matthews HOF 7× All-Pro 14× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 296 games · 19 yrs as starter 138 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Rimington |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 86 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1983 | Don Mosebar 3× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
C | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 173 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1982 | Mike Munchak HOF 2× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 159 games · 11 yrs as starter 93 career AV |
| 1982 | Luis Sharpe 3× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 189 games · 13 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 1982 | Sean Farrell |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 123 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1982 | Ron Hallstrom |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 174 games · 9 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1982 | Roy Foster 2× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 165 games · 8 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1981 | Keith Van Horne |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 186 games · 12 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1981 | Brian Holloway 3× Pro Bowl |
Stanford
ACC
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T | NE New England Patriots | 102 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1981 | Mark May 1× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 159 games · 10 yrs as starter 64 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: USC — 17
- 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?
USC leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 17 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.