First-round NFL draft picks by college program since 1980 — which schools produce the most Round 1 talent.
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NFL Draft History by college program
First-round NFL draft picks by college program since 1980 — which schools produce the most Round 1 talent.
- 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
69picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
67picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
58picks
Miami team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 201–250 of 1,427 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Jedrick Wills Jr.
Lexington, KY
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2020 |
Mekhi Becton
Highland Springs, VA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2020 |
Henry Ruggs III
Montgomery, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tristan Wirfs
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 91 games · 6 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2020 |
Javon Kinlaw
Charleston, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jerry Jeudy
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2020 |
AJ Terrell
Atlanta, GA
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Clemson
ACC
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2020 |
CeeDee Lamb
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2020 |
Austin Jackson
Phoenix, AZ
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USC
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2020 |
Damon Arnette
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
K'Lavon Chaisson
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jalen Reagor
Waxahachie, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Justin Jefferson
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kenneth Murray
Missouri City, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cesar Ruiz
Camden, NJ
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 89 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brandon Aiyuk
Rocklin, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 69 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordan Love
Bakersfield, CA
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordyn Brooks
1× All-Pro
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2020 |
Patrick Queen
2× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2020 |
Isaiah Wilson
Brooklyn, NY
|
Georgia
SEC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2020 |
Noah Igbinoghene
Trussville, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jeff Gladney
New Boston, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Baton Rouge, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kyler Murray
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2019 |
Nick Bosa
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2019 |
Quinnen Williams
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2019 |
Clelin Ferrell
Richmond, VA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Devin White
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2019 |
Daniel Jones
Charlotte, NC
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Duke
ACC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2019 |
Josh Hines-Allen
2× Pro Bowl
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2019 |
T.J. Hockenson
2× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ed Oliver
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2019 |
Devin Bush Jr.
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jonah Williams
Folsom, CA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2019 |
Rashan Gary
1× Pro Bowl
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2019 |
Christian Wilkins
Springfield, MA
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Clemson
ACC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2019 |
Chris Lindstrom
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2019 |
Dwayne Haskins
Potomac, MD
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Brian Burns
3× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 114 games · 6 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2019 |
Dexter Lawrence
3× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2019 |
Garrett Bradbury
Charlotte, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jeffery Simmons
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2019 |
Noah Fant
Omaha, NE
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2019 |
Darnell Savage Jr.
Newark, DE
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
S | GB Green Bay Packers | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Andre Dillard
Woodinville, WA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2019 |
Tytus Howard
Monroeville, AL
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Alabama State
SWAC
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2019 |
Josh Jacobs
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2019 |
Marquise Brown
Hollywood, FL
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2019 |
Montez Sweat
1× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2019 |
Johnathan Abram
Columbia, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
S | LV Oakland Raiders | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
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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: Ohio State — 69
- 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 69 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.