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 251–300 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Uar Bernard
|
Nigeria | DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Keyshawn James-Newby
Helena, MT
|
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Evan Beerntsen
De Pere, WI
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Deion Burks
Belleville, MI
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Michael Dansby
Oakland, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Dallen Bentley
Taylorsville, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Red Murdock
Hopewell, VA
|
Buffalo
MAC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Cam Ward
West Columbia, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Travis Hunter
Suwanee, GA
|
Colorado College
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 games 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Abdul Carter
Philadelphia, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Will Campbell
Monroe, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
OT | NE New England Patriots | 13 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Graham
Anaheim, CA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ashton Jeanty
Jacksonville, FL
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
RB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Armand Membou
Lee's Summit, MO
|
Missouri
SEC
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tetairoa McMillan
Anaheim, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kelvin Banks
Humble, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
OL | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Colston Loveland
Gooding, ID
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mykel Williams
Columbus, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 9 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Booker
New Haven, CT
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kenneth Grant
Merrillville, IN
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Warren
1× Pro Bowl
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalon Walker
Salisbury, NC
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Walter Nolen
Powell, TN
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Shemar Stewart
Miramar, FL
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Grey Zabel
Pierre, SD
|
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
OT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Emeka Egbuka
Steilacoom, WA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jahdae Barron
Pflugerville, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Derrick Harmon
Detroit, MI
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Omarion Hampton
Clayton, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 9 games 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Matthew Golden
Houston, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 14 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Donovan Jackson
Bellaire, TX
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaxson Dart
Kaysville, UT
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2025 |
James Pearce
Charlotte, NC
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Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Malaki Starks
Jefferson, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
SAF | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyleik Williams
Manassas, VA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josh Conerly
Seattle, WA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Maxwell Hairston
West Bloomfield, MI
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Kentucky
SEC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jihaad Campbell
Erial, NJ
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josh Simmons
San Diego, CA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 8 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Carson Schwesinger
Westlake Village, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jayden Higgins
South Miami, FL
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Nick Emmanwori
Irmo, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
SAF | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Quinshon Judkins
Pike Road, AL
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jonah Savaiinaea
Honolulu, HI
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
OL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
TreVeyon Henderson
Hopewell, VA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Luther Burden
Saint Louis, MO
|
Missouri
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 15 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Shough
Chandler, AZ
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 11 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
T.J. Sanders
Marion, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Taylor
Plantation, FL
|
LSU
SEC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 13 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Alfred Collins
Bastrop, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 2 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 — 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.