1992 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
1992 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 LB Day 2 picks from the 1992 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
Penn State
Big Ten
2picks
Penn State team hub
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2
Alabama State
SWAC
1picks
Alabama State team hub
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3
Carson Newman
South Atlantic
1picks
Carson Newman team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 1992
|
1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 1992
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 1992
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 1992
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 1992
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–9 of 9 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mark D'Onofrio |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Levon Kirkland 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 176 games · 10 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1992 | Kurt Barber |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 50 games 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Eddie Robinson |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 175 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1992 | Todd Collins |
Carson Newman
South Atlantic
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1992 | Bob Spitulski |
UCF
Big 12
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LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Howard Dinkins |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 3 games |
| 1992 | Gerald Dixon |
South Carolina
SEC
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LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 136 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1992 | Keith Goganious |
Penn State
Big Ten
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LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 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: Penn State — 2
- 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?
Penn State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 2 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.