2016 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
2016 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing DL Day 3 picks from the 2016 draft · reset
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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1
App State
Sun Belt
1picks
App State team hub
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2
Baylor
Big 12
1picks
Baylor team hub
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3
Central Arkansas
United Athletic Conference
1picks
Central Arkansas team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Grand Valley State
GLIAC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Manitoba | 1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Temple
American · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–16 of 16 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Charles Tapper
Baltimore, MD
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 2 games |
| 2016 |
Sheldon Day
Indianapolis, IN
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 95 games 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Hassan Ridgeway
Mansfield, TX
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Texas
SEC
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DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 80 games 13 career AV |
| 2016 |
David Onyemata
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Manitoba | DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 154 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
Andrew Billings
Waco, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
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NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
Willie Henry
Cleveland, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 18 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dean Lowry
Rockford, IL
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 132 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2016 |
Ronald Blair
Greensboro, GA
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App State
Sun Belt
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DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 55 games 7 career AV |
| 2016 | Matt Judon 4× Pro Bowl |
Grand Valley State
GLIAC
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DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 145 games · 7 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2016 |
Quinton Jefferson
Pittsburgh, PA
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Maryland
Big Ten
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DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 116 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2016 |
Matthew Ioannidis
Ringoes, NJ
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Temple
American
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DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. Reader
Greensboro, NC
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Clemson
ACC
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NT | HOU Houston Texans | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2016 |
Anthony Zettel
West Branch, MI
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Penn State
Big Ten
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DT | DET Detroit Lions | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dadi Nicolas
Delray Beach, FL
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jonathan Woodard
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Central Arkansas
United Athletic Conference
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DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Alex McCalister
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Florida
SEC
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DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
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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: App State — 1
- 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?
App State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 1 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.