NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
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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.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 2,651–2,700 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Le'Raven Clark
Rockdale, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 64 games 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jordan Jenkins
Hamilton, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | NYJ New York Jets | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kendall Fuller
Baltimore, MD
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2016 |
Braxton Miller
Huber Heights, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Leonte Carroo
Edison, NJ
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Vigil
Plain City, UT
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
ILB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kyler Fackrell
Mesa, AZ
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
OLB | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2016 |
Javon Hargrave
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2016 |
C.J. Prosise
Petersburg, VA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 35 games 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jacoby Brissett
West Palm Beach, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2016 |
Brandon Williams
Brookshire, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cody Kessler
Bakersfield, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Vannett
Westerville, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Graham Glasgow
Aurora, IL
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 147 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vincent Valentine
Edwardsville, IL
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Rees Odhiambo
Mansfield, TX
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Justin Simmons
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Schobert
1× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OLB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2016 |
Connor Cook
Hinckley, OH
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Charles Tapper
Baltimore, MD
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 2 games |
| 2016 |
Joshua Perry
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
ILB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Sheldon Day
Indianapolis, IN
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 95 games 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tavon Young
Oxon Hill, MD
|
Temple
American
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Parker Ehinger
Rockford, MI
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 10 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Eric Murray
Milwaukee, WI
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2016 |
Chris Moore
Tampa, FL
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 125 games 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Ryan Smith
|
North Carolina Central
MEAC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 78 games 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
B.J. Goodson
Lamar, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | NYG New York Giants | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Higbee
Clearwater, FL
|
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2016 |
Miles Killebrew
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Southern Utah
United Athletic Conference
|
S | DET Detroit Lions | 151 games 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Malcolm Mitchell
Valdosta, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 14 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Kwiatkoski
Bethel Park, PA
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
ILB | CHI Chicago Bears | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
Ricardo Louis
Miami, FL
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Auburn
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
De'Vondre Campbell
1× All-Pro
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
OLB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 128 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2016 |
Hassan Ridgeway
Mansfield, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 80 games 13 career AV |
| 2016 |
Pharoh Cooper
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 75 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Juston Burris
Raleigh, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Ervin
Colton, CA
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
RB | HOU Houston Texans | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
David Onyemata
|
Manitoba | DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 154 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Willie Beavers
Lathrup Village, MI
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 2 games |
| 2016 |
Andrew Billings
Waco, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jerald Hawkins
Baldwin, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Deon Bush
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
S | CHI Chicago Bears | 103 games 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Antonio Morrison
|
Florida
SEC
|
ILB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2016 |
Demarcus Robinson
Fort Valley, GA
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 161 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2016 |
Deiondre' Hall
|
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Evan Boehm
Lee's Summit, MO
|
Missouri
SEC
|
C | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Derrick Kindred
San Antonio, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
S | CLE Cleveland Browns | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Alex Lewis
Tempe, AZ
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Blake Martinez
Tucson, AZ
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Stanford
ACC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 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 — 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.