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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Ohio State
Big Ten
57picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
51picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
50picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 301–350 of 2,415 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Nate Hobbs
Louisville, KY
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Illinois College
Midwest
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Richard LeCounte
Riceboro, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Deommodore Lenoir
Los Angeles, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jason Pinnock
Windsor, CT
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 75 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Shemar Jean-Charles
Miramar, FL
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App State
Sun Belt
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Talanoa Hufanga
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
S | SF San Francisco 49ers | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2021 |
Avery Williams
Pasadena, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 50 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Hamsah Nasirildeen
Concord, NC
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Florida State
ACC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Joshuah Bledsoe
Houston, TX
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Missouri
SEC
|
S | NE New England Patriots | 4 games |
| 2021 |
Brandin Echols
Memphis, TN
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Kentucky
SEC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rodarius Williams
Shreveport, LA
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Damar Hamlin
Mckees Rocks, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rachad Wildgoose
Miramar, FL
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Brady Breeze
Lake Oswego, OR
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
S | TEN Tennessee Titans | 11 games |
| 2021 |
Tay Gowan
Covington, GA
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UCF
Big 12
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 6 games |
| 2021 |
JaCoby Stevens
Murfreesboro, TN
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LSU
SEC
|
S | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Israel Mukuamu
Bossier City, LA
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Thomas Graham
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 12 games |
| 2021 |
Kary Vincent Jr.
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Mark Webb
Philadelphia, PA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 7 games |
| 2021 |
James Wiggins
Miami, FL
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
S | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 3 games |
| 2021 |
Tre Norwood
Fort Smith, AR
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Chris Wilcox
Fontana, CA
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BYU
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Jeff Okudah
Grand Prairie, TX
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
CB | DET Detroit Lions | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
C.J. Henderson
Miami, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2020 |
AJ Terrell
Atlanta, GA
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Clemson
ACC
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2020 |
Damon Arnette
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Noah Igbinoghene
Trussville, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jeff Gladney
New Boston, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Xavier McKinney
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
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S | NYG New York Giants | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kyle Dugger
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Lenoir Rhyne
South Atlantic
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S | NE New England Patriots | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2020 |
Grant Delpit
Houston, TX
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LSU
SEC
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S | CLE Cleveland Browns | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2020 |
Antoine Winfield Jr.
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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Minnesota
Big Ten
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S | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 85 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jaylon Johnson
2× Pro Bowl
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Utah
Big 12
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2020 |
Trevon Diggs
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kristian Fulton
New Orleans, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
CB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jeremy Chinn
Krum, TX
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Southern Illinois
MVFC
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S | CAR Carolina Panthers | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2020 |
Ashtyn Davis
Santa Cruz, CA
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California
ACC
|
S | NYJ New York Jets | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brandon Jones
Nacogdoches, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
S | MIA Miami Dolphins | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2020 |
Michael Ojemudia
Farmington Hills, MI
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Julian Blackmon
Layton, UT
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Utah
Big 12
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S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cameron Dantzler
Hammond, LA
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 37 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tanner Muse
Belmont, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
S | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 36 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Terrell Burgess
San Marcos, CA
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Utah
Big 12
|
S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Darnay Holmes
Pasadena, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
Troy Pride Jr.
Greer, SC
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
Reggie Robinson II
Cleburne, TX
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Tulsa
American
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2020 |
K'Von Wallace
Richmond, VA
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Clemson
ACC
|
S | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 74 games 9 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jaylinn Hawkins
Buena Park, CA
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California
ACC
|
S | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2020 |
Josiah Scott
Hamilton, OH
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 39 games 3 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 — 57
- 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 57 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.