College programs that have produced the most NFL WR 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 WR 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
39picks
Ohio State team hub
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Florida
SEC
38picks
Florida team hub
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LSU
SEC
38picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 351–400 of 1,600 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Aaron Burbridge
Farmington Hills, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Devin Lucien
Encino, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Demarcus Ayers
Lancaster, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 2016 |
Daniel Braverman
Miramar, FL
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2016 |
Devin Fuller
Norwood, NJ
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Charone Peake
Moore, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 31 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kenny Lawler
Pomona, CA
|
California
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Amari Cooper
5× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 154 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kevin White
Plainfield, NJ
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
DeVante Parker
Louisville, KY
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Louisville
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 119 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2015 |
Nelson Agholor
Tampa, FL
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USC
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 149 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2015 |
Breshad Perriman
Lithonia, GA
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UCF
Big 12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2015 |
Phillip Dorsett
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 94 games 16 career AV |
| 2015 |
Devin Smith
Massillon, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Dorial Green-Beckham
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 31 games 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Devin Funchess
Farmington Hills, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyler Lockett
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 178 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jaelen Strong
Philadelphia, PA
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Chris Conley
Dallas, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 132 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2015 |
Sammie Coates
Leroy, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 44 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ty Montgomery
Dallas, TX
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Stanford
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 92 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jamison Crowder
Monroe, NC
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Duke
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 123 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2015 |
Justin Hardy
Vanceboro, NC
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East Carolina
American
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WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 73 games 8 career AV |
| 2015 |
Vince Mayle
Natomas, CA
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Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 23 games |
| 2015 |
DeAndre Smelter
Macon, GA
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 2 games |
| 2015 |
Rashad Greene
Albany, GA
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Florida State
ACC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Stefon Diggs
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 161 games · 11 yrs as starter 90 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tony Lippett
Detroit, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
JJ Nelson
Midfield, AL
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UAB
American
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 58 games 12 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kenny Bell
Boulder, CO
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Keith Mumphery
Vienna, GA
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kaelin Clay
Long Beach, CA
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Utah
Big 12
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Geremy Davis
Lawrenceville, GA
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UConn
FBS Ind.
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WR | NYG New York Giants | 36 games |
| 2015 |
Evan Spencer
Vernon Hills, IL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Bud Sasser
Denton, TX
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Missouri
SEC
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Darren Waller
1× Pro Bowl
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 95 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2015 |
Neal Sterling
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Monmouth
CAA
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Andre Debose
Sanford, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Da'Ron Brown
Chicago, IL
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Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Dezmin Lewis
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Central Arkansas
United Athletic Conference
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 2015 |
Mario Alford
Greenville, GA
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 4 games |
| 2015 |
Tre McBride
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William & Mary
CAA
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WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Sammy Watkins
Fort Myers, FL
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 111 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2014 |
Mike Evans
6× Pro Bowl
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 176 games · 11 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2014 |
Odell Beckham Jr.
3× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 119 games · 6 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2014 |
Brandin Cooks
Stockton, CA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kelvin Benjamin
Belle Glade, FL
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Florida State
ACC
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2014 |
Marqise Lee
Inglewood, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jordan Matthews
Madison, AL
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Vanderbilt
SEC
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WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2014 |
Paul Richardson
Los Angeles, CA
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Colorado College
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WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 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 — 39
- 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 39 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.