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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1
Tennessee
SEC
12picks
Tennessee team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
11picks
Florida team hub
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3
LSU
SEC
11picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 201–250 of 394 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
Travis Wilson
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 4 games |
| 2006 |
Derek Hagan
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 99 games 12 career AV |
| 2006 |
Brandon Williams
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 23 games |
| 2006 |
Maurice Stovall
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 81 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Willie Reid
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2005 |
Reggie Brown
|
Georgia
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 72 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2005 |
Mark Bradley
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 57 games 10 career AV |
| 2005 |
Roscoe Parrish
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 90 games 14 career AV |
| 2005 |
Terrence Murphy
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 3 games |
| 2005 | Vincent Jackson 3× Pro Bowl |
Northern Colorado
Big Sky
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 155 games · 8 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 2005 |
Courtney Roby
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 92 games 4 career AV |
| 2005 |
Chris Henry
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 55 games 16 career AV |
| 2005 |
Brandon Jones
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2004 |
Devery Henderson
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 124 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2004 |
Darius Watts
|
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games 4 career AV |
| 2004 |
Keary Colbert
|
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2004 |
Derrick Hamilton
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Bernard Berrian
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 109 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
Devard Darling
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Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2003 | Taylor Jacobs |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 56 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Bethel Johnson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Anquan Boldin 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 202 games · 14 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 2003 | Tyrone Calico |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2003 | Kelley Washington |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 91 games 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Nate Burleson |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 135 games · 9 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Kevin Curtis |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2003 | Billy McMullen |
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 49 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Jabar Gaffney |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2002 | Josh Reed |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 115 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2002 | Tim Carter |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 71 games 10 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre' Davis |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 104 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2002 | Reche Caldwell |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2002 | Antwaan Randle El |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 143 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Antonio Bryant |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2002 | Deion Branch |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 140 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2002 | Marquis Walker |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Cliff Russell |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games |
| 2002 | Eric Crouch |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Quincy Morgan |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2001 | Chad Johnson 2× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Oregon State
Pac-12
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 166 games · 9 yrs as starter 85 career AV |
| 2001 | Robert Ferguson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2001 | Chris Chambers 1× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 153 games · 8 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2001 | Steve Smith Sr. 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 219 games · 14 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2001 | Snoop Minnis |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2000 | Dennis Northcutt |
Arizona
Big 12
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 144 games · 3 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2000 | Todd Pinkston | Southern Mississippi | WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2000 | Jerry Porter |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2000 | Ron Dugans |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 46 games 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Dez White |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 82 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris Cole |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 35 games 1 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: Tennessee — 12
- 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?
Tennessee leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 12 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.