1987 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
1987 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 OL Day 3 picks from the 1987 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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Arizona State
Big 12
2picks
Arizona State team hub
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Georgia Tech
ACC
2picks
Georgia Tech team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
2picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–35 of 35 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Randy Dixon |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1987 | Steve Trapilo |
Boston College
ACC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1987 | Ralph Van Dyke |
Southern Illinois
MVFC
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 2 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Danny Villa |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1987 | David Alexander |
Tulsa
American
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 131 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1987 | Chris Conlin |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Paul O'Connor |
Miami
ACC
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Joe Onosai |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Paul Kiser |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 1 games |
| 1987 | John Adickes |
Baylor
Big 12
|
C | CHI Chicago Bears | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Ed Simmons |
Eastern Washington
Big Sky
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 142 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1987 | Doug Riesenberg |
California
ACC
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T | NYG New York Giants | 145 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1987 | Brian Williams |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Chris Thatcher |
Lafayette
Patriot League
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G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Harry Swayne |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 186 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1987 | Archie Harris |
William & Mary
CAA
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 1987 | Joe MacEsker |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Kevin Gogan 3× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 213 games · 11 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 1987 | Mark Dennis |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 125 games · 3 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1987 | Dan Morgan |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Stan Parker |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Gregg Harris |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Wes Neighbors |
Alabama
SEC
|
C | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Mike Simmonds |
Indiana State
MVFC
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | John Gesek |
Sacramento State
Big Sky
|
G | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 123 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1987 | Bob Riley |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Frank Winters 1× Pro Bowl |
Western Illinois
OVC-Big South
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 231 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1987 | Howard Ballard 2× Pro Bowl |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 170 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1987 | Joe Goebel |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 2 games |
| 1987 | Todd Peat |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1987 | John Davis |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1987 | Paul Oswald |
Kansas
Big 12
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C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 games |
| 1987 | Jim Warne |
Arizona State
Big 12
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T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Tyrone Sorrells |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Ray Hitchcock |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 5 games |
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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: Arizona 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?
Arizona 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.