College programs that have produced the most NFL OL 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 OL 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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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
16picks
Notre Dame team hub
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Michigan
Big Ten
15picks
Michigan team hub
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
14picks
Wisconsin team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 351–400 of 490 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Shane Hannah |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Melvin Tuten |
Syracuse
ACC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 66 games 11 career AV |
| 1995 | Mike Verstegen |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Evan Pilgrim |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Brenden Stai |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1994 | Tre' Johnson 1× Pro Bowl |
Temple
American
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1994 | Eric Mahlum |
California
ACC
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1994 | Kevin Mawae HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
LSU
SEC
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 241 games · 15 yrs as starter 108 career AV |
| 1994 | Marcus Spears |
Northwestern State
Southland
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 103 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1994 | Isaac Davis |
Arkansas
SEC
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 58 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1994 | Larry Allen HOF 6× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl | Sonoma St. | G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 203 games · 13 yrs as starter 101 career AV |
| 1994 | Vaughn Parker |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1994 | Tim Ruddy 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 156 games · 9 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1994 | Jason Mathews |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 144 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1994 | Rich Braham |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
C | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 146 games · 10 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1994 | Joe Panos |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1994 | Joe Burch |
Texas Southern
SWAC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Joe Patton |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1994 | Corey Louchiey |
South Carolina
SEC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 45 games 8 career AV |
| 1994 | Alai Kalaniuvalu |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | George Hegamin |
NC State
ACC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1993 | Ben Coleman |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 135 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1993 | Todd Rucci |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1993 | John Gerak |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1993 | Joe Cocozzo |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1993 | Mike Compton |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 151 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1993 | Will Shields HOF 2× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 113 career AV |
| 1993 | Earl Dotson |
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Lone Star
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 120 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1992 | Greg Skrepenak |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 68 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1992 | Troy Auzenne |
California
ACC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1992 | Ed Cunningham |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Siupeli Malamala |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1992 | Paul Siever |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Brian Bollinger |
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 1992 | James Brown |
Virginia State
CIAA
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1991 | Ed King |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1991 | John Flannery |
Syracuse
ACC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1991 | Eric Moten |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1991 | Joe Valerio |
Pennsylvania
Ivy League
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C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 62 games 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Calvin Stephens |
South Carolina
SEC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | James Richards |
California
ACC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Erik Williams 2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Central State
SIAC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1991 | Bob Dahl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Rob Selby |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Kevin Donnalley |
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 193 games · 10 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1990 | Keith Sims 3× Pro Bowl |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 142 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Grunhard 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 169 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1990 | Leo Goeas |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1990 | Glenn Parker |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 174 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1990 | Mohammed Elewonibi |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 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: Notre Dame — 16
- 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?
Notre Dame leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 16 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.