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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2
Michigan
Big Ten
15picks
Michigan team hub
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
14picks
Wisconsin team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 401–450 of 490 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Steve Wisniewski 2× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 206 games · 13 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1989 | Courtney Hall |
Rice
American
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1989 | Ralph Norwood |
LSU
SEC
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Doug Widell |
Boston College
ACC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 139 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1989 | Joe Tofflemire |
Arizona
Big 12
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Dave Zawatson |
California
ACC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Freddie Childress |
Arkansas
SEC
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Mark Stepnoski 5× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 194 games · 12 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1989 | Mike Utley |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1989 | Bob Kratch |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 105 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1989 | Jerry Fontenot |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | CHI Chicago Bears | 239 games · 11 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1989 | Mike Zandofsky |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 116 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1989 | Darrell Hamilton |
North Carolina
ACC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 21 games 6 career AV |
| 1989 | Kevin Robbins |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | John Hunter |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 1988 | Jumbo Elliott 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 197 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1988 | Dermontti Dawson HOF 6× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Kentucky
SEC
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 184 games · 11 yrs as starter 96 career AV |
| 1988 | Gerald Perry |
Southern
SWAC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1988 | Matt Patchan |
Miami
ACC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Mark Hutson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Tom Rehder |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 1988 | Chuck Lanza |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Gregg Rakoczy |
Miami
ACC
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1987 | Jeff Bregel |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 1987 | Wally Kleine |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Bruce Wilkerson |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 147 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1987 | Chris Gambol |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1987 | Dave Croston |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Ben Tamburello |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 50 games 9 career AV |
| 1987 | Jeff Zimmerman |
Florida
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 34 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Doug Williams |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 23 games 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Tom Newberry 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin La Crosse
Wisconsin
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G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1986 | Gene Chilton |
Texas
SEC
|
C | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1986 | Joe Milinichik |
NC State
ACC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | Jeff Walker |
Memphis
American
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Leonard Burton |
South Carolina
SEC
|
C | BUF Buffalo Bills | 60 games 7 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Traynowicz |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 52 games 3 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Glover 3× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 191 games · 12 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1985 | Daren Gilbert | Cal State Fullerton | T | NO New Orleans Saints | 42 games 9 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Behning |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Scott Bergold |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Kirk Lowdermilk |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 178 games · 10 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1985 | Tim Long |
Memphis
American
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 2 games |
| 1985 | Rich Moran |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1985 | Lance Smith |
LSU
SEC
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 182 games · 11 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1985 | Brian Johnston |
North Carolina
ACC
|
C | NYG New York Giants | 9 games |
| 1985 | Crawford Ker |
Florida
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 92 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Kelley |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | TEN Houston Oilers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Jim Sweeney |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | NYJ New York Jets | 228 games · 11 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1984 | Doug Dawson |
Texas
SEC
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
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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: 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.