2023 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
2023 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 picks from the 2023 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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Alabama
SEC
2picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
2picks
Florida team hub
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Georgia
SEC
2picks
Georgia team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2023
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
App State
Sun Belt · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2023
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
Tulane
American · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 17 |
Wagner
NEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |
Washington State
Pac-12 · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |
Western Michigan
MAC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–24 of 24 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Will Anderson
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tyree Wilson
New London, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
OLB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
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 |
Nolan Smith
Savannah, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Drew Sanders
Denton, TX
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Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Byron Young
1× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2023 |
DJ Johnson
Sacramento, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
OLB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Daiyan Henley
Los Angeles, CA
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Washington State
Pac-12
|
LB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2023 |
Trenton Simpson
Charlotte, NC
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Clemson
ACC
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LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeMarvion Overshown
Arp, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dorian Williams
Fort Mill, SC
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Tulane
American
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Ventrell Miller
Lakeland, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Nick Herbig
Kauai, HI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 45 games 10 career AV |
| 2023 |
Yasir Abdullah
Miramar, FL
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Louisville
ACC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Noah Sewell
Malaeimi
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Oregon
Big Ten
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
SirVocea Dennis
Syracuse, NY
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Nick Hampton
Anderson, SC
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App State
Sun Belt
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OLB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Henry To'oTo'o
Sacramento, CA
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Alabama
SEC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2023 |
Owen Pappoe
Lawrenceville, GA
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Auburn
SEC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 49 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Robert Beal
Norcross, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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OLB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Zaire Barnes
Mundelein, IL
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Western Michigan
MAC
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LB | NYJ New York Jets | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Amari Burney
Saint Petersburg, FL
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Florida
SEC
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LB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Titus Leo
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Wagner
NEC
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 4 games |
| 2023 |
Dee Winters
Brenham, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
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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: Alabama — 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?
Alabama 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.