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NFL Draft History by college program

College programs that have produced the most NFL LB 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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Round
All rounds Round 1 Day 2 (Rd 2–3) Day 3 (Rd 4+)
Conference
All SEC 2,760 Big Ten 2,705 ACC 2,192 Big 12 1,365 Mountain West 558 American 366 FBS Ind. 278 MAC 225 Sun Belt 211 Conference USA 199 SWAC 176 Pac-12 168
Position
All positions Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Offensive line Defensive line Linebacker Defensive back Special teams

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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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Total picks First-rounders Pro Bowls Hall of Famers Last 10 drafts
  1. 1 Alabama SEC 13picks 13 Rd 1 · 6 Pro Bowlers · 1 HOF Alabama team hub
  2. 2 Georgia SEC 8picks 8 Rd 1 · 2 Pro Bowlers Georgia team hub
  3. 3 Ohio State Big Ten 8picks 8 Rd 1 · 2 Pro Bowlers Ohio State team hub
# School Picks Rd 1 Pro Bowlers HOF Last 10
4 Florida State ACC · last pick 2022 7 7 457% 1 1
5 USC Big Ten · last pick 2009 7 7 571% 1 0
6 Clemson ACC · last pick 2020 5 5 120% 0 1
7 Florida SEC · last pick 2017 5 5 120% 0 1
8 Miami ACC · last pick 2007 5 5 480% 1 0
9 Michigan State Big Ten · last pick 2000 5 5 240% 0 0
10 Tennessee SEC · last pick 2008 5 5 240% 0 0
11 LSU SEC · last pick 2020 4 4 250% 0 2
12 Nebraska Big Ten · last pick 1994 4 4 00% 0 0
13 Texas A&M SEC · last pick 2011 4 4 125% 0 0
14 Auburn SEC · last pick 2014 3 3 267% 0 0
15 Kentucky SEC · last pick 2021 3 3 133% 0 2
16 Michigan Big Ten · last pick 2019 3 3 133% 0 2
17 Oklahoma SEC · last pick 2020 3 3 00% 0 1
18 Penn State Big Ten · last pick 2021 3 3 3100% 0 1
19 Texas Tech Big 12 · last pick 2026 3 3 00% 0 3
20 UCLA Big Ten · last pick 2014 3 3 267% 0 0
21 Washington Big Ten · last pick 2021 3 3 00% 0 1
22 Arizona Big 12 · last pick 1990 2 2 00% 0 0
23 BYU Big 12 · last pick 2000 2 2 00% 0 0
24 Iowa Big Ten · last pick 2023 2 2 2100% 0 1
25 Louisville ACC · last pick 2014 2 2 150% 0 0

Draft pick explorer

Showing 1–50 of 152 picks · filtered.

Pick Player College Pos NFL team Career
2026 #2 · Rd 1 David Bailey Irvine, CA Texas Tech Big 12 OLB NYJ New York Jets Awaiting debut
2026 #5 · Rd 1 Arvell Reese Cleveland, OH Ohio State Big Ten LB NYG New York Giants Awaiting debut
2026 #7 · Rd 1 Sonny Styles Pickerington, OH Ohio State Big Ten LB WAS Washington Commanders Awaiting debut
2025 #31 · Rd 1 Jihaad Campbell Erial, NJ Alabama SEC LB PHI Philadelphia Eagles 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV
2024 #17 · Rd 1 Dallas Turner Fort Lauderdale, FL Alabama SEC LB MIN Minnesota Vikings 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV
2023 #3 · Rd 1 Will Anderson 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl Alabama SEC LB HOU Houston Texans 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 37 career AV
2023 #7 · Rd 1 Tyree Wilson New London, TX Texas Tech Big 12 OLB LV Las Vegas Raiders 50 games 8 career AV
2023 #18 · Rd 1 Jack Campbell 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl Iowa Big Ten LB DET Detroit Lions 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV
2023 #30 · Rd 1 Nolan Smith Savannah, GA Georgia SEC OLB PHI Philadelphia Eagles 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV
2022 #22 · Rd 1 Quay Walker Cordele, GA Georgia SEC LB GB Green Bay Packers 58 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV
2022 #26 · Rd 1 Jermaine Johnson II 1× Pro Bowl Florida State ACC LB NYJ New York Jets 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV
2022 #27 · Rd 1 Devin Lloyd 1× Pro Bowl Utah Big 12 LB JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV
2021 #12 · Rd 1 Micah Parsons 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl Penn State Big Ten LB DAL Dallas Cowboys 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 67 career AV
2021 #16 · Rd 1 Zaven Collins Hominy, OK Tulsa American LB ARI Arizona Cardinals 84 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV
2021 #19 · Rd 1 Jamin Davis Ludowici, GA Kentucky SEC LB WAS Washington Commanders 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV
2021 #32 · Rd 1 Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Renton, WA Washington Big Ten OLB TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV
2020 #8 · Rd 1 Isaiah Simmons Olathe, KS Clemson ACC LB ARI Arizona Cardinals 89 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV
2020 #23 · Rd 1 Kenneth Murray Missouri City, TX Oklahoma SEC LB LAC Los Angeles Chargers 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2020 #27 · Rd 1 Jordyn Brooks 1× All-Pro Texas Tech Big 12 LB SEA Seattle Seahawks 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV
2020 #28 · Rd 1 Patrick Queen 2× Pro Bowl LSU SEC LB BAL Baltimore Ravens 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV
2019 #5 · Rd 1 Devin White 1× Pro Bowl LSU SEC LB TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 51 career AV
2019 #7 · Rd 1 Josh Hines-Allen 2× Pro Bowl Kentucky SEC LB JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV
2019 #10 · Rd 1 Devin Bush Jr. Pembroke Pines, FL Michigan Big Ten LB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV
2019 #12 · Rd 1 Rashan Gary 1× Pro Bowl Michigan Big Ten LB GB Green Bay Packers 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV
2018 #8 · Rd 1 Roquan Smith 3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl Georgia SEC ILB CHI Chicago Bears 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 84 career AV
2018 #16 · Rd 1 Tremaine Edmunds 2× Pro Bowl Virginia Tech ACC ILB BUF Buffalo Bills 119 games · 8 yrs as starter 62 career AV
2018 #19 · Rd 1 Leighton Vander Esch 1× Pro Bowl Boise State Mountain West OLB DAL Dallas Cowboys 71 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV
2018 #22 · Rd 1 Rashaan Evans Auburn, AL Alabama SEC ILB TEN Tennessee Titans 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2017 #13 · Rd 1 Haason Reddick 2× Pro Bowl Temple American LB ARI Arizona Cardinals 137 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV
2017 #21 · Rd 1 Jarrad Davis Kingsland, GA Florida SEC LB DET Detroit Lions 68 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV
2017 #22 · Rd 1 Charles Harris Kansas City, MO Missouri SEC OLB MIA Miami Dolphins 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV
2017 #30 · Rd 1 T.J. Watt 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl Wisconsin Big Ten OLB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 135 games · 9 yrs as starter 96 career AV
2017 #31 · Rd 1 Reuben Foster Auburn, AL Alabama SEC LB SF San Francisco 49ers 16 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV
2016 #9 · Rd 1 Leonard Floyd Eastman, GA Georgia SEC OLB CHI Chicago Bears 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV
2016 #20 · Rd 1 Darron Lee New Albany, OH Ohio State Big Ten OLB NYJ New York Jets 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV
2015 #3 · Rd 1 Dante Fowler Florida SEC OLB JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV
2015 #8 · Rd 1 Vic Beasley 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl Clemson ACC OLB ATL Atlanta Falcons 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2015 #22 · Rd 1 Bud Dupree Irwinton, GA Kentucky SEC OLB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV
2015 #25 · Rd 1 Shaq Thompson Sacramento, CA Washington Big Ten OLB CAR Carolina Panthers 135 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV
2015 #31 · Rd 1 Stephone Anthony Polkton, NC Clemson ACC ILB NO New Orleans Saints 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV
2014 #5 · Rd 1 Khalil Mack 3× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl Buffalo MAC LB LV Oakland Raiders 179 games · 11 yrs as starter 105 career AV
2014 #9 · Rd 1 Anthony Barr 4× Pro Bowl UCLA Big Ten LB MIN Minnesota Vikings 116 games · 7 yrs as starter 56 career AV
2014 #15 · Rd 1 Ryan Shazier 2× Pro Bowl Ohio State Big Ten LB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV
2014 #17 · Rd 1 C.J. Mosley 5× Pro Bowl Alabama SEC LB BAL Baltimore Ravens 133 games · 8 yrs as starter 81 career AV
2014 #23 · Rd 1 Dee Ford 1× Pro Bowl Auburn SEC LB KC Kansas City Chiefs 85 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV
2014 #26 · Rd 1 Marcus Smith Columbus, GA Louisville ACC LB PHI Philadelphia Eagles 53 games 4 career AV
2013 #6 · Rd 1 Barkevious Mingo West Monroe, LA LSU SEC LB CLE Cleveland Browns 126 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV
2013 #17 · Rd 1 Jarvis Jones Columbus, GA Georgia SEC LB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2013 #30 · Rd 1 Alec Ogletree Newnan, GA Georgia SEC LB LAR St. Louis Rams 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV
2012 #9 · Rd 1 Luke Kuechly HOF 5× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl Boston College ACC LB CAR Carolina Panthers 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 91 career AV

Browse by draft class

Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.

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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: Alabama — 13
  • 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

  1. Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
  2. Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
  3. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?

Alabama leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 13 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.