College programs that have produced the most NFL OL 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 OL 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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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
16picks
Notre Dame team hub
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2
Michigan
Big Ten
15picks
Michigan team hub
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
14picks
Wisconsin team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 251–300 of 490 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
Jake Grove
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2004 |
Justin Smiley
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jacob Rogers
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Nick Hardwick
1× Pro Bowl
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 136 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2004 |
Max Starks
|
Florida
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2004 |
Stephen Peterman
|
LSU
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2004 |
Sean Locklear
|
NC State
ACC
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 117 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2004 |
Travelle Wharton
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 115 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Eric Steinbach |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2003 | Jon Stinchcomb 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Al Johnson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2003 | Bruce Nelson |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Vince Manuwai |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Wayne Hunter |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Seth Wand |
Northwest Missouri State
Mid America
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2003 | Wade Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Memphis
American
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 143 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2003 | Courtney Van Buren |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 9 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2003 | Derrick Dockery |
Texas
SEC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 141 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2003 | Taylor Whitley |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre Gurode 5× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 161 games · 8 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2002 | Toniu Fonoti |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2002 | Mike Pearson |
Florida
SEC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2002 | LeCharles Bentley 2× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 57 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2002 | Chester Pitts |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Langston Walker |
California
ACC
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2002 | Fred Weary |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | HOU Houston Texans | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Melvin Fowler |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2002 | Jeff Hatch |
Pennsylvania
Ivy League
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Seth McKinney |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2002 | Terrence Metcalf |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2001 | Maurice Williams |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2001 | Matt Light 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 2001 | Dominic Raiola |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 219 games · 13 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2001 | Mike Gandy |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 108 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2001 | Kareem McKenzie |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2001 | Casey Rabach |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2001 | Jonas Jennings |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Claridge |
USC
Big Ten
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G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2000 | Marvel Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2000 | Chad Clifton 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 165 games · 10 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2000 | Adrian Klemm |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 10 career AV |
| 2000 | Cosey Coleman |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2000 | Todd Wade |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2000 | Brad Meester |
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
C | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 209 games · 14 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 2000 | Bobbie Williams |
Arkansas
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 163 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2000 | Leander Jordan | Indiana (PA) | T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2000 | Damion McIntosh |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2000 | John St. Clair |
Virginia
ACC
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 132 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1999 | Chris Terry |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 100 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1999 | Jon Jansen |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 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: Notre Dame — 16
- 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?
Notre Dame leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 16 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.