College programs that have produced the most NFL DB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL DB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- 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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1
LSU
SEC
23picks
LSU team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
16picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Florida State
ACC
15picks
Florida State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 251–300 of 610 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
Mike Mitchell
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Ohio
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 145 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
Darcel McBath
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
William Moore
1× Pro Bowl
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 76 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sherrod Martin
|
Troy
Sun Belt
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sean Smith
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2009 |
Bradley Fletcher
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 73 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2009 |
Derek Cox
|
William & Mary
CAA
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2009 |
Kevin Barnes
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
Asher Allen
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Georgia
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2009 |
Lardarius Webb
|
Nicholls
Southland
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 127 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2009 |
Chris Owens
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San José State
Mountain West
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2009 |
Jerraud Powers
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Auburn
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 100 games · 7 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2009 |
Ryan Mouton
|
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2009 |
Rashad Johnson
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 114 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2009 |
Keenan Lewis
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2008 |
Brandon Flowers
1× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 119 games · 9 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2008 |
Tracy Porter
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2008 |
Tyrell Johnson
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Arkansas State
Sun Belt
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2008 |
Pat Lee
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Auburn
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2008 |
Terrence Wheatley
|
Colorado College
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2008 |
Terrell Thomas
|
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2008 |
Charles Godfrey
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2008 |
Chevis Jackson
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LSU
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 33 games 4 career AV |
| 2008 |
Reggie Smith
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2008 |
Antwaun Molden
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Eastern Kentucky
United Athletic Conference
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2008 |
DaJuan Morgan
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NC State
ACC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2008 |
Tom Zbikowski
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2008 |
Thomas DeCoud
1× Pro Bowl
|
California
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2007 |
Eric Weddle
2× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
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Utah
Big 12
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 201 games · 12 yrs as starter 88 career AV |
| 2007 |
Chris Houston
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Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2007 |
Eric Wright
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UNLV
Mountain West
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 92 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2007 |
Josh Wilson
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 126 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2007 |
Gerald Alexander
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Usama Young
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Kent State
MAC
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2007 |
Marcus McCauley
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 27 games 4 career AV |
| 2007 |
Jonathan Wade
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Tennessee
SEC
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 2007 |
Aaron Rouse
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2007 |
Dante Hughes
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California
ACC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 53 games 4 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jimmy Williams
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Daniel Bullocks
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2006 | Danieal Manning |
Abilene Christian
United Athletic Conference
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DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2006 |
Roman Harper
2× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2006 |
Cedric Griffin
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Texas
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2006 |
Bernard Pollard
1× Pro Bowl
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2006 |
Devin Hester
HOF
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Miami
ACC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 156 games · 3 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2006 |
Richard Marshall
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 124 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tim Jennings
2× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 137 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ashton Youboty
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 49 games 8 career AV |
| 2006 |
Anthony Smith
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Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2006 |
David Pittman
|
Northwestern State
Southland
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DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 7 games 1 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: LSU — 23
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 23 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.