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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2
Florida
SEC
38picks
Florida team hub
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LSU
SEC
38picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 401–450 of 1,600 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
Davante Adams
3× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2014 |
Cody Latimer
Dayton, OH
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Allen Robinson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 139 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jarvis Landry
5× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 132 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2014 |
Josh Huff
Houston, TX
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Donte Moncrief
Raleigh, MS
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2014 |
John Brown
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Pittsburg State
Mid America
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 103 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dri Archer
Laurel, FL
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Kent State
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 20 games |
| 2014 |
Jalen Saunders
Elk Grove, CA
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 9 games |
| 2014 |
Bruce Ellington
Moncks Corner, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Shaquelle Evans
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Martavis Bryant
Calhoun Falls, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kevin Norwood
D'Iberville, MS
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ryan Grant
Beaumont, TX
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Tulane
American
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2014 |
Devin Street
Bethlehem, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 36 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jared Abbrederis
Wautoma, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Robert Herron
Los Angeles, CA
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Wyoming
Mountain West
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 games |
| 2014 |
T.J. Jones
Roswell, GA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Matt Hazel
|
Coastal Carolina
Sun Belt
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games |
| 2014 |
Walt Powell
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Murray State
MVFC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Quincy Enunwa
Moreno Valley, CA
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2014 |
Michael Campanaro
Clarksville, MD
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jeff Janis
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Saginaw Valley State
GLIAC
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WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 51 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
James Wright
Belle Chasse, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Tevin Reese
Temple, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Jeremy Gallon
Apopka, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Tavon Austin
Baltimore, MD
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West Virginia
Big 12
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2013 |
DeAndre Hopkins
3× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 195 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2013 |
Cordarrelle Patterson
4× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 183 games · 4 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2013 |
Justin Hunter
Virginia Beach, VA
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Tennessee
SEC
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WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2013 |
Robert Woods
Carson, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 171 games · 10 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2013 |
Aaron Dobson
Dunbar, WV
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Marshall
Sun Belt
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
Terrance Williams
Dallas, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2013 |
Keenan Allen
6× Pro Bowl
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California
ACC
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WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 171 games · 11 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2013 |
Marquise Goodwin
Garland, TX
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Texas
SEC
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2013 |
Markus Wheaton
Chandler, AZ
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2013 |
Stedman Bailey
Miramar, FL
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 38 games 7 career AV |
| 2013 |
Ace Sanders
Bradenton, FL
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South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 2013 |
Josh Boyce
Copperas Cove, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2013 |
Chris Harper
Wichita, KS
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 2013 |
Quinton Patton
La Vergne, TN
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
Denard Robinson
Deerfield Beach, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kenny Stills
Encinitas, CA
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Oklahoma
SEC
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 130 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tavarres King
Mount Airy, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Corey Fuller
Baltimore, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 28 games 3 career AV |
| 2013 |
Ryan Swope
Austin, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Justin Brown
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Oklahoma
SEC
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2013 |
Alan Bonner
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Jacksonville State
Conference USA
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WR | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Cobi Hamilton
Texarkana, TX
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Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Brice Butler
Norcross, GA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 69 games 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: 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.