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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1
LSU
SEC
23picks
LSU team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
16picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Florida State
ACC
15picks
Florida State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 301–350 of 610 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
Eric Smith
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 96 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2005 |
Brodney Pool
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 100 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2005 |
Stanford Routt
|
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 119 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2005 |
Josh Bullocks
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2005 |
Corey Webster
|
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 121 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2005 | Ron Bartell |
Howard
MEAC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2005 | Nick Collins 3× Pro Bowl |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2005 |
Darrent Williams
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2005 |
Justin Miller
1× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 46 games 15 career AV |
| 2005 |
Kelvin Hayden
|
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2005 |
Bryant McFadden
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 96 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2005 |
O.J. Atogwe
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2005 |
Stanley Wilson
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 2005 |
Eric Green
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2005 |
Karl Paymah
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 74 games 6 career AV |
| 2005 |
Dustin Fox
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 12 games |
| 2005 | Ellis Hobbs |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2005 |
Scott Starks
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 54 games 4 career AV |
| 2005 |
Domonique Foxworth
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2004 | Ricardo Colclough |
Tusculum
South Atlantic
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Bob Sanders
2× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2004 |
Keiwan Ratliff
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 76 games 9 career AV |
| 2004 |
Michael Boulware
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2004 |
Madieu Williams
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2004 |
Shawntae Spencer
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2004 |
Sean Jones
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2004 |
Stuart Schweigert
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2004 | Joey Thomas |
Montana State
Big Sky
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2004 | Keith Smith |
McNeese
Southland
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 74 games 6 career AV |
| 2004 |
Derrick Strait
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 29 games 4 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jeremy LeSueur
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Matt Ware
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 95 games 6 career AV |
| 2004 |
Rich Gardner
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Guss Scott
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Charles Tillman 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2003 | Eugene Wilson |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2003 |
Rashean Mathis
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 175 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2003 | Ken Hamlin 1× Pro Bowl |
Arkansas
SEC
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DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2003 | Drayton Florence |
Tuskegee
SIAC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 157 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2003 | Bryan Scott |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 143 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2003 | Mike Doss |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2003 | Terrence Kiel |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2003 | Ricky Manning |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2003 | Chris Crocker |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 151 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2003 | Donald Strickland |
Colorado College
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games 12 career AV |
| 2003 | Julian Battle |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Lamont Thompson |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2002 | Tank Williams |
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 70 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2002 | Jon McGraw |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Michael Lewis 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 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: LSU — 23
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 23 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.