College programs that have produced the most NFL DL 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 DL 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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LSU
SEC
19picks
LSU team hub
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2
Auburn
SEC
16picks
Auburn team hub
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3
Florida State
ACC
16picks
Florida State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 401–450 of 521 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Shane Dronett |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1992 | James Patton |
Texas
SEC
|
NT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Marc Boutte |
LSU
SEC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Wheeler |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1992 | Bill Johnson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Joel Steed 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1992 | Larry Webster |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 136 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Jeter |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Mike Jones |
NC State
ACC
|
DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 135 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1991 | Esera Tuaolo |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
NT | GB Green Bay Packers | 111 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1991 | George Thornton |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Shane Curry |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Chris Zorich |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1991 | Lamar Rogers |
Auburn
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1991 | Phil Hansen |
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 156 games · 11 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1991 | James Jones |
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 160 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1991 | Keith Traylor |
Central Oklahoma
Mid America
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 229 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1991 | Don Davey |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1990 | Fred Washington |
TCU
Big 12
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Dan Owens |
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 145 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeff Alm |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Kenny Davidson |
LSU
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1990 | Dennis Brown |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 110 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1990 | Mike Fox |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 133 games · 4 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1990 | Oliver Barnett |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 85 games 11 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Ryan |
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 58 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Marc Spindler |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | Jimmie Jones |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1990 | Alfred Oglesby |
Houston
Big 12
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 59 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1990 | Joel Smeenge |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1990 | Willis Peguese |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Pleasant |
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 202 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1990 | Marion Hobby |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Greg Mark |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 6 games |
| 1990 | Craig Veasey |
Houston
Big 12
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 69 games 7 career AV |
| 1989 | Dennis Byrd |
Tulsa
American
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1989 | Warren Powers |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1989 | Matt Brock |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 108 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1989 | Tracy Rocker |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1989 | Rhondy Weston |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Mitchell Benson |
TCU
Big 12
|
NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Chris Gannon |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 40 games 5 career AV |
| 1988 | Danny Stubbs |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 134 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1988 | Shawn Patterson |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 48 games 10 career AV |
| 1988 | Pierce Holt 1× Pro Bowl |
Angelo State
Lone Star
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1988 | Michael Dean Perry 2× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1988 | Al Noga |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1988 | Ralph Jarvis |
Temple
American
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Tony Stephens |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Mike Piel |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 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: LSU — 19
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 19 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.