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 351–400 of 2,415 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
L'Jarius Sneed
Minden, LA
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
S | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2020 |
Amik Robertson
Thibodaux, LA
|
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 86 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
John Reid
Mount Laurel, NJ
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kenny Robinson Jr.
Wilkinsburg, PA
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
S | CAR Carolina Panthers | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Daniel Thomas
Montgomery, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
S | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 83 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Bryce Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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Virginia
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kindle Vildor
College Park, GA
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Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Harrison Hand
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Temple
American
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Alohi Gilman
Laie, HI
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 85 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Antoine Brooks Jr.
Lanham, MD
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
S | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordan Fuller
Old Tappan, NJ
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Josh Metellus
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 96 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2020 |
Isaiah Rodgers
Tampa, FL
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UMass | CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 77 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kamren Curl
San Diego, CA
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Arkansas
SEC
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2020 |
Geno Stone
New Castle, PA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
S | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 85 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2020 |
Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Punta Gorda, FL
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Chris Claybrooks
Nashville, TN
|
Memphis
American
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 46 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Vernon Scott
Mansfield, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
S | GB Green Bay Packers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Thakarius Keyes
Laurel, MS
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Tulane
American
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Dane Jackson
Coraopolis, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2020 |
Chris Jackson
Tallahassee, FL
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Marshall
Sun Belt
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S | TEN Tennessee Titans | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Chris Williamson
Gainesville, GA
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 5 games |
| 2020 |
Brian Cole II
Saginaw, MI
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Mississippi State
SEC
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S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Darnell Savage Jr.
Newark, DE
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
S | GB Green Bay Packers | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Johnathan Abram
Columbia, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
S | LV Oakland Raiders | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2019 |
Deandre Baker
Miami, FL
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Georgia
SEC
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CB | NYG New York Giants | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2019 |
Byron Murphy
1× Pro Bowl
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Washington
Big Ten
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CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2019 |
Rock Ya-Sin
Decatur, GA
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Temple
American
|
CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 96 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2019 |
Sean Murphy-Bunting
Clinton Township, MI
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Central Michigan
MAC
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CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Trayvon Mullen
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Clemson
ACC
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CB | LV Oakland Raiders | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2019 |
Joejuan Williams
Nashville, TN
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Vanderbilt
SEC
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CB | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Greedy Williams
Shreveport, LA
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LSU
SEC
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CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2019 |
Marquise Blair
Wooster, OH
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Utah
Big 12
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S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Gary, IN
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Kentucky
SEC
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 92 games 11 career AV |
| 2019 |
Nasir Adderley
Leander, TX
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Delaware
Conference USA
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S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2019 |
Taylor Rapp
Bellingham, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
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S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2019 |
Juan Thornhill
Altavista, VA
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Virginia
ACC
|
S | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
David Long
Los Angeles, CA
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Michigan
Big Ten
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CB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 80 games 7 career AV |
| 2019 |
Will Harris
Suwanee, GA
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Boston College
ACC
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S | DET Detroit Lions | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2019 |
Justin Layne
Cleveland, OH
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 52 games 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jamel Dean
Cocoa, FL
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Auburn
SEC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2019 |
Quincy Williams
1× All-Pro
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Murray State
MVFC
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S | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2019 |
Mike Edwards
Cincinnati, OH
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Kentucky
SEC
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S | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2019 |
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Cocoa, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
S | NO New Orleans Saints | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2019 |
Julian Love
1× Pro Bowl
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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CB | NYG New York Giants | 106 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2019 |
Khari Willis
Jackson, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kendall Sheffield
Missouri City, TX
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 51 games 6 career AV |
| 2019 |
Amani Hooker
Minneapolis, MN
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Iowa
Big Ten
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S | TEN Tennessee Titans | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Sheldrick Redwine
Miami, FL
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Miami
ACC
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S | CLE Cleveland Browns | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Iman Marshall
Long Beach, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 3 games |
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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 — 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.