NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Miami (146).
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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 Miami (146).
- 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
Miami
ACC
146picks
Miami team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
140picks
Oklahoma team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
140picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 3,551–3,600 of 8,485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
Trevor Johnson
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2004 | Derrick Ward | Ottawa (KS) | RB | NYJ New York Jets | 93 games 25 career AV |
| 2004 |
Rashad Washington
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 47 games 3 career AV |
| 2004 | Erik Jensen |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 | Larry Turner |
Eastern Kentucky
United Athletic Conference
|
C | LAR St. Louis Rams | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2004 | Eugene Amano |
Southeast Missouri State
OVC-Big South
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 124 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2004 |
Colby Bockwoldt
|
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2004 |
Sean McHugh
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
FB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Bruce Perry
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 5 games |
| 2004 |
Dominic Furio
|
UNLV
Mountain West
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Derek Abney
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Courtney Anderson
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2004 |
Brian Rimpf
|
East Carolina
American
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2004 |
Brandon Miree
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 10 games |
| 2004 | B.J. Symons |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Bobby McCray
|
Florida
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 94 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2004 |
Bradlee Van Pelt
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 3 games |
| 2004 |
Scott Wells
1× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2004 |
Lenny Williams
|
Southern
SWAC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 | Isaac Hilton |
Hampton
CAA
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Carlos Joseph
|
Miami
ACC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 | Andre Sommersell |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 | Dennis Weathersby |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 4 games |
| 2003 | Artose Pinner |
Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 47 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Todd Johnson |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Domanick Williams |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | HOU Houston Texans | 40 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2003 | Montrae Holland |
Florida State
ACC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2003 | Bradie James |
LSU
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2003 | George Wrighster |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 67 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Onterrio Smith |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 26 games 14 career AV |
| 2003 | Shaun McDonald |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2003 | DeJuan Groce |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2003 | Quentin Griffin |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Jarret Johnson |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 184 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2003 | Seneca Wallace |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2003 | Terrence McGee 1× Pro Bowl |
Northwestern State
Southland
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Matt Wilhelm |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2003 | Brett Williams |
Florida State
ACC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 5 games |
| 2003 | Nick Eason |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 117 games 16 career AV |
| 2003 | Lee Suggs |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 29 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Ian Scott |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2003 | Dan Klecko |
Temple
American
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 63 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Jeremi Johnson |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
FB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2003 | Colin Branch |
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Asante Samuel 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 9 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 2003 | Justin Griffith |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
FB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2003 | Steve Sciullo |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Roderick Babers |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
| 2003 | Brandon Lloyd 1× Pro Bowl |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 142 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2003 | Ike Taylor |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 174 games · 9 yrs as starter 53 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 31, 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: Miami — 146
- 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?
Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 146 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 31, 2026.