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 3,151–3,200 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
Jay Bromley
Jamaica, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 57 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Tre Mason
Palm Beach, FL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2014 |
Travis Swanson
Kingwood, TX
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2014 |
Chris Borland
Kettering, OH
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Spencer Long
Elkhorn, NE
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2014 |
Terrence Brooks
Dunnellon, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 105 games 8 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dexter McDougle
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Gabe Jackson
Liberty, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 136 games · 9 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2014 |
Will Sutton
Corona, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2014 |
Louis Nix
Jacksonville, FL
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 4 games |
| 2014 |
Kareem Martin
Roanoke Rapids, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2014 |
Khyri Thornton
Panama City, FL
|
Southern Mississippi | DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
Josh Huff
Houston, TX
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Phillip Gaines
Converse, TX
|
Rice
American
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2014 |
Will Clarke
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 53 games 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Chris Watt
Glen Ellyn, IL
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 17 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Donte Moncrief
Raleigh, MS
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2014 |
John Brown
|
Pittsburg State
Mid America
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 103 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2014 |
Trai Turner
5× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
OL | CAR Carolina Panthers | 126 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2014 |
Brandon Linder
Southwest Ranches, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 88 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2014 |
Terrance West
|
Towson
CAA
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2014 |
Michael Schofield
Orland Park, IL
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
OL | DEN Denver Broncos | 113 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jerick McKinnon
|
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 116 games · 1 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dri Archer
Laurel, FL
|
Kent State
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 20 games |
| 2014 |
Richard Rodgers
Worcester, MA
|
California
ACC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2014 |
Crockett Gillmore
Bushland, TX
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Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Brandon Thomas
Spartanburg, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Jaylen Watkins
Cape Coral, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 53 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Bashaud Breeland
Allendale, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2014 |
Devonta Freeman
2× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jalen Saunders
Elk Grove, CA
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 9 games |
| 2014 |
Bryan Stork
Vero Beach, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2014 |
Bruce Ellington
Moncks Corner, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Justin Ellis
Monroe, LA
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 117 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2014 |
Cassius Marsh
Simi Valley, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 96 games 13 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ross Cockrell
Waxhaw, NC
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Duke
ACC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 97 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2014 |
Maurice Alexander
Saint Louis, MO
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Utah State
Mountain West
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 57 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2014 |
Russell Bodine
Scottsville, VA
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North Carolina
ACC
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2014 |
DaQuan Jones
Johnson City, NY
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 167 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2014 |
Andre Williams
Schnecksville, PA
|
Boston College
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 41 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Aaron Colvin
Tulsa, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2014 |
Shaquelle Evans
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Keith McGill
La Mirada, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 54 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ka'Deem Carey
Tucson, AZ
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
Martavis Bryant
Calhoun Falls, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2014 |
Anthony Hitchens
Lorain, OH
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2014 |
Logan Thomas
Lynchburg, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 94 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2014 |
Carl Bradford
Norco, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 6 games |
| 2014 |
Marqueston Huff
Texarkana, TX
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Wyoming
Mountain West
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kevin Norwood
D'Iberville, MS
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 10 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: 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.