2016 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
2016 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 2016 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
Ohio State
Big Ten
12picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
9picks
Clemson team hub
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3
UCLA
Big Ten
8picks
UCLA team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 201–250 of 252 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Anthony Zettel
West Branch, MI
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dadi Nicolas
Delray Beach, FL
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jordan Lucas
New Rochelle, NY
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
S | MIA Miami Dolphins | 50 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Harlan Miller
|
SE Louisiana
Southland
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Mike Thomas
Chicago, IL
|
Southern Mississippi | WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 76 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jeff Driskel
Oviedo, FL
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 25 games 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kamu Grugier-Hill
|
Eastern Illinois
OVC-Big South
|
OLB | NE New England Patriots | 132 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2016 |
Maurice Canady
Richmond, VA
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Virginia
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jimmy Landes
Tyler, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
LS | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Kelvin Taylor
Belle Glade, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Kavon Frazier
Grand Rapids, MI
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
S | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Aaron Burbridge
Farmington Hills, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Elandon Roberts
Port Arthur, TX
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Houston
Big 12
|
ILB | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joey Hunt
El Campo, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Darius Jackson
Sparta, IL
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Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 4 games |
| 2016 | Rico Gathers |
Baylor
Big 12
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games |
| 2016 |
Kevon Seymour
Pasadena, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 67 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Will Parks
Philadelphia, PA
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Arizona
Big 12
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games 11 career AV |
| 2016 |
Travis Feeney
Richmond, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Ted Karras
Indianapolis, IN
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Illinois College
Midwest
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 160 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Aaron Wallace
San Diego, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
OLB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Brandon Doughty
Davie, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Donavon Clark
Cincinnati, OH
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Devin Lucien
Encino, CA
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Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Jonathan Woodard
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Central Arkansas
United Athletic Conference
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DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Stephen Weatherly
Snellville, GA
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Vanderbilt
SEC
|
OLB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Riley Dixon
Blossvale, NY
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Syracuse
ACC
|
P | DEN Denver Broncos | 165 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Demarcus Ayers
Lancaster, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 2016 |
Daniel Braverman
Miramar, FL
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2016 |
Thomas Duarte
Fullerton, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Steven Daniels
Cincinnati, OH
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Boston College
ACC
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ILB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Jalen Mills
DeSoto, TX
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LSU
SEC
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S | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 122 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vadal Alexander
Buford, GA
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LSU
SEC
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G | LV Oakland Raiders | 24 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 | Lac Edwards |
Sam Houston
Conference USA
|
P | NYJ New York Jets | 74 games 10 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dwayne Washington
Lakewood, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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RB | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Daniel Lasco
The Woodlands, TX
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California
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games |
| 2016 |
Devin Fuller
Norwood, NJ
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Trevor Bates
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Maine
CAA
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Alex McCalister
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Florida
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Charone Peake
Moore, SC
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Clemson
ACC
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 31 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Keith Marshall
Raleigh, NC
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Georgia
SEC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Kenny Lawler
Pomona, CA
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California
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Jayron Kearse
Fort Myers, FL
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Clemson
ACC
|
S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Clayton Fejedelem
Lemont, IL
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Illinois College
Midwest
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S | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 107 games 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Matakevich
Stratford, CT
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Temple
American
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OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 140 games 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Zac Brooks
Jonesboro, AR
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Clemson
ACC
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Austin Blythe
Williamsburg, IA
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Iowa
Big Ten
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C | IND Indianapolis Colts | 92 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
Prince Charles Iworah
Nashville, TN
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Scooby Wright III
Windsor, CA
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Arizona
Big 12
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ILB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Walker
Palos Verdes, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
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ILB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 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 — 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?
Ohio State 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.