2006 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
2006 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 3 picks from the 2006 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
Tennessee
SEC
2picks
Tennessee team hub
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2
Arizona State
Big 12
1picks
Arizona State team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
1picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2006
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Miami (OH)
MAC · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2006
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Oregon State
Pac-12 · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Tulane
American · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–15 of 15 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
Leon Williams
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Miami
ACC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 61 games 9 career AV |
| 2006 |
Stephen Tulloch
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NC State
ACC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 159 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jamar Williams
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Terna Nande
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Miami (OH)
MAC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2006 |
Brandon Johnson
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Louisville
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tim Dobbins
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2006 |
A.J. Nicholson
|
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 2 games |
| 2006 |
Omar Gaither
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Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2006 |
Keith Ellison
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ryan LaCasse
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Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tim McGarigle
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Charles Bennett
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Clemson
ACC
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LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 games |
| 2006 |
Spencer Toone
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Utah
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 3 games |
| 2006 |
Anthony Cannon
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Tulane
American
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2006 |
Kevin Simon
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Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 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: Tennessee — 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?
Tennessee 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.