College programs that have produced the most NFL LB 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 LB 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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Georgia
SEC
15picks
Georgia team hub
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Ohio State
Big Ten
14picks
Ohio State team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
12picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 251–300 of 417 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Brad Jackson |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 1998 | Jamie Duncan |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 96 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1997 | Jamie Sharper |
Virginia
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 136 games · 9 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1997 | Greg Jones |
Colorado College
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1997 | James Darling |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 139 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1997 | Dexter Coakley 3× Pro Bowl | Appalachian St. | LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 155 games · 9 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1997 | Ryan Phillips |
Idaho
Big Sky
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1997 | Michael Hamilton |
North Carolina A&T
CAA
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | James Hamilton |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1997 | Derek Smith |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 174 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1997 | Kinnon Tatum |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Mike Vrabel 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 206 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1997 | Derrick Rodgers |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1997 | Ronnie Ward |
Kansas
Big 12
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 4 games |
| 1996 | Randall Godfrey |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 170 games · 9 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1996 | Patrick Sapp |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1996 | Gabe Northern |
LSU
SEC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1996 | Steve Conley |
Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Terry Killens |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 97 games 8 career AV |
| 1996 | Tedy Bruschi 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 189 games · 9 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1995 | Ted Johnson |
Colorado College
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1995 | Bryan Schwartz |
Augustana University (SD)
Northern Sun
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 55 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1995 | Brian Williams |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1995 | Lorenzo Styles |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 70 games 6 career AV |
| 1995 | Sean Harris |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1995 | Damien Covington |
NC State
ACC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Troy Dumas |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Preston Harrison |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Allen Aldridge |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1994 | James Folston |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
LB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 84 games 8 career AV |
| 1994 | Kevin Mitchell |
Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 144 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1994 | Aubrey Beavers |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 39 games 7 career AV |
| 1994 | Sam Rogers |
Colorado College
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 133 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1994 | Winfred Tubbs 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1994 | Marlo Perry |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1994 | Steve Shine |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Jason Gildon 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 167 games · 8 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 1993 | Chris Slade 1× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 142 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1993 | Demetrious DuBose |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 60 games 5 career AV |
| 1993 | Chad Brown 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 188 games · 12 yrs as starter 85 career AV |
| 1993 | Micheal Barrow |
Miami
ACC
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LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1993 | Reggie Freeman |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1993 | Darrin Smith |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 156 games · 10 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1993 | Steve Tovar |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1993 | Antonio London |
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1993 | Marcus Buckley |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 101 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1993 | Rick Hamilton |
UCF
Big 12
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Mike Caldwell |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 159 games · 2 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark D'Onofrio |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Levon Kirkland 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 176 games · 10 yrs as starter 80 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: Georgia — 15
- 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?
Georgia leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 15 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.