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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Miami
ACC
16picks
Miami team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
13picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
12picks
Florida team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 307 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Rueben Bain Jr.
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Caleb Banks
Southfield, MI
|
Florida
SEC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Akheem Mesidor
Ottawa, ON
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Malachi Lawrence
Louisville, KY
|
UCF
Big 12
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Peter Woods
Alabaster, AL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Keldric Faulk
Highland Home, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Abdul Carter
Philadelphia, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Graham
Anaheim, CA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mykel Williams
Columbus, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 9 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kenneth Grant
Merrillville, IN
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalon Walker
Salisbury, NC
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Georgia
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Walter Nolen
Powell, TN
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Shemar Stewart
Miramar, FL
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Derrick Harmon
Detroit, MI
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
James Pearce
Charlotte, NC
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Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyleik Williams
Manassas, VA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Laiatu Latu
Sacramento, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Byron Murphy
Desoto, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jared Verse
2× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2024 |
Chop Robinson
Germantown, MD
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 32 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Darius Robinson
Canton, MI
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Missouri
SEC
|
DL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jalen Carter
2× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2023 |
Lukas Van Ness
Barrington, IL
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DL | GB Green Bay Packers | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Will McDonald
Pewaukee, WI
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Calijah Kancey
Miami, FL
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Mazi Smith
Grand Rapids, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Myles Murphy
Marietta, GA
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Clemson
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2023 |
Bryan Bresee
Damascus, MD
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Clemson
ACC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Kansas City, MO
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
Travon Walker
Thomaston, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2022 |
Aidan Hutchinson
2× Pro Bowl
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Los Angeles, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
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DE | NYG New York Giants | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jordan Davis
Charlotte, NC
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Georgia
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2022 |
Devonte Wyatt
Decatur, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2022 |
George Karlaftis III
West Lafayette, IN
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaelan Phillips
Redlands, CA
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Miami
ACC
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kwity Paye
Providence, RI
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2021 |
Payton Turner
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Gregory Rousseau
Coconut Creek, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
DL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2021 |
Odafe Oweh
Howell, NJ
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2020 |
Chase Young
1× Pro Bowl
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 72 games · 2 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2020 |
Derrick Brown
1× Pro Bowl
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Auburn
SEC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2020 |
Javon Kinlaw
Charleston, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
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DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2020 |
K'Lavon Chaisson
Houston, TX
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LSU
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2019 |
Nick Bosa
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2019 |
Quinnen Williams
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2019 |
Clelin Ferrell
Richmond, VA
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Clemson
ACC
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DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ed Oliver
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2019 |
Christian Wilkins
Springfield, MA
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Clemson
ACC
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DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2019 |
Brian Burns
3× Pro Bowl
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Florida State
ACC
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DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 114 games · 6 yrs as starter 53 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: Miami — 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?
Miami 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.