NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
FantasyHQ
College Football
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.
-
1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
-
2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
-
3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 2,501–2,550 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Caleb Brantley
Crescent City, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Chuck Clark
Suffolk, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 123 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2017 |
Michael Tyson
Norfolk, VA
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Elijah McGuire
Houma, LA
|
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 24 games 6 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tanzel Smart
Baton Rouge, LA
|
Tulane
American
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Sam Tevi
Euless, TX
|
Utah
Big 12
|
T | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2017 |
Xavier Woods
West Monroe, LA
|
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
S | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2017 | Alex Armah |
West Georgia
United Athletic Conference
|
FB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 78 games |
| 2017 |
Jordan Evans
Norman, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 65 games 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Vincent Taylor
San Antonio, TX
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 40 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tanner Vallejo
Penn Valley, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 82 games 7 career AV |
| 2017 |
Al-Quadin Muhammad
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jeremy Clark
Madisonville, KY
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 2 games |
| 2017 |
D.J. Jones
Greenville, SC
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2017 |
Chase Roullier
Savage, MN
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 69 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2017 |
Adam Bisnowaty
Pittsburgh, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Bucky Hodges
Virginia Beach, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Pita Taumoepenu
Provo, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
OLB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 11 games |
| 2017 |
De'Angelo Henderson
|
Coastal Carolina
Sun Belt
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games |
| 2017 |
Derrick Jones
Eupora, MS
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 2017 |
Jeremiah Ledbetter
Orlando, FL
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 53 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Sam Rogers
Mechanicsville, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
FB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Brandon Wilson
Shreveport, LA
|
Houston
Big 12
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 60 games 6 career AV |
| 2017 |
Rudy Ford
|
Auburn
SEC
|
S | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2017 |
Robert Davis
Warner Robins, GA
|
Georgia State
Sun Belt
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 7 games |
| 2017 |
Justin Senior
Montreal, QC
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Conor McDermott
Nashville, TN
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 55 games 7 career AV |
| 2017 |
Kofi Amichia
Powder Springs, GA
|
South Florida
American
|
C | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Colin Holba
Louisville, KY
|
Louisville
ACC
|
LS | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 19 games |
| 2017 |
Elijah Qualls
Petaluma, CA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Brad Kaaya
Los Angeles, CA
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Marquez White
Dothan, AL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Corey Levin
|
Chattanooga
Southern Conference
|
OL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 88 games 7 career AV |
| 2017 |
Leon McQuay
Seffner, FL
|
USC
Big Ten
|
S | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Stacy Coley
Pompano Beach, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 7 games |
| 2017 |
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Centerville, OH
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
DL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2017 |
Shalom Luani
Masausi
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
S | LV Oakland Raiders | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jalen Myrick
Bloomingdale, GA
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 games |
| 2017 |
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu
|
USC
Big Ten
|
NT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Zane Gonzalez
Deer Park, TX
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
K | CLE Cleveland Browns | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2017 |
Isaac Rochell
McDonough, GA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 78 games 10 career AV |
| 2017 |
David Moore
|
East Central
Great American
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2017 |
Josh Carraway
Flower Mound, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
OLB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Joey Ivie
Dade City, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 8 games |
| 2017 |
Adrian Colbert
Mineral Wells, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2017 |
Josh Harvey-Clemons
Valdosta, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jylan Ware
|
Alabama State
SWAC
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Elijah Lee
Blue Springs, MO
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 74 games 8 career AV |
| 2017 |
Harrison Butker
Decatur, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
K | CAR Carolina Panthers | 137 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ejuan Price
Rankin, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
Browse by draft class
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.