NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
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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 Ohio State (284).
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 401–450 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Shedeur Sanders
1× Pro Bowl
|
Colorado College
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mac McWilliams
Pensacola, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Bradyn Swinson
Douglasville, GA
|
LSU
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 3 games |
| 2025 |
Jordan James
Nashville, TN
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 2025 |
Ty Hamilton
Pickerington, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaydon Blue
Houston, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jason Marshall
Miami, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
DJ Giddens
Junction City, KS
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Shemar James
Mobile, AL
|
Florida
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalen Rivers
Jacksonville, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
OL | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Marcus Mbow
Wauwatosa, WI
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dante Trader
Delmar, DE
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
SAF | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jeffrey Bassa
West Valley City, UT
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Elijah Roberts
Miami, FL
|
SMU
ACC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Norfolk, VA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 10 games |
| 2025 |
Collin Oliver
Oklahoma City, OK
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Marques Sigle
Omaha, NE
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
SAF | SF San Francisco 49ers | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Smael Mondon
Dallas, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Francisco Mauigoa
Ili'Ili
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 12 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mitchell Evans
Wadsworth, OH
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Yahya Black
Marshall, MN
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Oronde Gadsden II
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
TE | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 15 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tory Horton
Fresno, CA
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jackson Slater
Bellevue, WA
|
Sacramento State
Big Sky
|
OL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Drew Kendall
Norwell, MA
|
Boston College
ACC
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Zah Frazier
Cedartown, GA
|
UTSA
American
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jordan Hancock
Suwanee, GA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
SAF | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Miles Frazier
Camden, NJ
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LSU
SEC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Chris Paul
Cordele, GA
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jackson Hawes
Salt Lake City, UT
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Denzel Burke
Scottsdale, AZ
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Robbie Ouzts
Rock Hill, SC
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Alabama
SEC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 12 games |
| 2025 |
Tyler Baron
Knoxville, TN
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Miami
ACC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 6 games |
| 2025 |
Dorian Strong
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Bilhal Kone
Apple Valley, MN
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Ollie Gordon
Fort Worth, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
JJ Pegues
Oxford, MS
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyle McCord
Philadelphia, PA
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Andres Borregales
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
K | NE New England Patriots | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Marcus Harris
Portland, OR
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California
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Devin Neal
Lawrence, KS
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Kansas
Big 12
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Will Howard
Downingtown, PA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tyler Loop
Lucas, TX
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
K | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylen Reed
Detroit, MI
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
SAF | HOU Houston Texans | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kalel Mullings
West Roxbury, MA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games |
| 2025 |
Riley Leonard
Fairhope, AL
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 5 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tim Smith
Gifford, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Myles Hinton
Johns Creek, GA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
OT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Bryce Cabeldue
Clovis, NM
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
OT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tahj Brooks
Manor, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 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 — 284
- 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 284 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.