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 3,001–3,050 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
Michael Bennett
Centerville, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kyshoen Jarrett
Tannersville, PA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tevin Mitchel
Mansfield, TX
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Tayo Fabuluje
Euless, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 4 games |
| 2015 |
Kaelin Clay
Long Beach, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyrus Thompson
Pflugerville, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Geremy Davis
Lawrenceville, GA
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 36 games |
| 2015 |
Evan Spencer
Vernon Hills, IL
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Tony Steward
Hastings, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Charles Gaines
Miami, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ian Silberman
Orange Park, FL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 2015 |
JaCorey Shepherd
Mesquite, TX
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Darius Philon
Mobile, AL
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 65 games 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
B.J. Dubose
Oakland Park, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Nick O'Leary
Palm Beach, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Malcolm Johnson
Tuscaloosa, AL
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 19 games |
| 2015 |
Randall Evans
Miami, FL
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Derron Smith
Banning, CA
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
S | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 38 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Randall Telfer
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter |
| 2015 |
Leterrius Walton
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Quandre Diggs
3× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
CB | DET Detroit Lions | 155 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bud Sasser
Denton, TX
|
Missouri
SEC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
A.J. Derby
Iowa City, IA
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 25 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Darius Kilgo
Charlotte, NC
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
NT | DEN Denver Broncos | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Darren Waller
1× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 95 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2015 |
Josh Robinson
Franklinton, LA
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 5 games |
| 2015 |
Aaron Ripkowski
Dayton, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
FB | GB Green Bay Packers | 47 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Amarlo Herrera
College Park, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
ILB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 3 games |
| 2015 |
Andy Gallik
Evergreen Park, IL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 12 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Obum Gwacham
Chino Hills, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Christian Ringo
Jackson, MS
|
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 36 games 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
Reshard Cliett
Thomasville, GA
|
South Florida
American
|
OLB | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Anthony Chickillo
Tampa, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kennard Backman
Austell, GA
|
UAB
American
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games |
| 2015 |
Kristjan Sokoli
Bloomfield, NJ
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Buffalo
MAC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Cody Wichmann
Mariposa, CA
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Fresno State
Mountain West
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 24 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Christian Covington
Vancouver, BC
|
Rice
American
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2015 |
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
Phenix City, AL
|
Southern Mississippi | DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 142 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Anthony Morris
|
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
OL | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Hayes Pullard
Inglewood, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
ILB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2015 |
Neal Sterling
|
Monmouth
CAA
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Andre Debose
Sanford, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Austin Reiter
Bradenton, FL
|
South Florida
American
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2015 |
Deon Simon
|
Northwestern State
Southland
|
NT | NYJ New York Jets | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bryce Hager
Austin, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
ILB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 79 games 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jake Rodgers
|
Eastern Washington
Big Sky
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bobby Hart
Lauderhill, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 108 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2015 |
Martin Ifedi
Houston, TX
|
Memphis
American
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Austin Shepherd
Buford, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ben Koyack
Oil City, PA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 48 games 1 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.