2018 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
2018 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 picks from the 2018 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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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
2picks
Notre Dame team hub
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2
Ohio State
Big Ten
2picks
Ohio State team hub
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TCU
Big 12
2picks
TCU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–38 of 38 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Quenton Nelson
3× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 129 games · 8 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mike McGlinchey
Philadelphia, PA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kolton Miller
Roseville, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 113 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2018 |
Frank Ragnow
4× Pro Bowl
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Arkansas
SEC
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2018 |
Billy Price
Austintown, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2018 |
Isaiah Wynn
St. Petersburg, FL
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Georgia
SEC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2018 |
Austin Corbett
Sparks, NV
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Nevada
Mountain West
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C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 94 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2018 |
Will Hernandez
Las Vegas, NV
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UTEP
Conference USA
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G | NYG New York Giants | 104 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2018 |
Braden Smith
Olathe, KS
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Auburn
SEC
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G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 107 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2018 |
James Daniels
Warren, OH
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Iowa
Big Ten
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C | CHI Chicago Bears | 91 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2018 |
Connor Williams
Coppell, TX
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Texas
SEC
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T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 92 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brian O'Neill
2× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brandon Parker
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North Carolina A&T
CAA
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2018 |
Geron Christian
Ocala, FL
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Louisville
ACC
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2018 |
Martinas Rankin
Mendenhall, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
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T | HOU Houston Texans | 23 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Orlando Brown Jr.
4× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma
SEC
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T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 126 games · 8 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2018 |
Joseph Noteboom
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TCU
Big 12
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T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 81 games 18 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chukwuma Okorafor
Southfield, MI
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2018 |
Alex Cappa
|
Humboldt State | T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 119 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mason Cole
Tarpon Springs, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
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C | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 94 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brian Allen
Hinsdale, IL
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rick Leonard
Middletown, MD
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Florida State
ACC
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T | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 2018 |
Will Richardson
Burlington, NC
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NC State
ACC
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T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 44 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
Cole Madison
Burien, WA
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Washington State
Pac-12
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G | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Tyrell Crosby
Henderson, NV
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Oregon
Big Ten
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T | DET Detroit Lions | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Scott Quessenberry
La Costa, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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C | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2018 |
Wyatt Teller
3× Pro Bowl
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jamarco Jones
Chicago, IL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 38 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Sam Jones
Highlands Ranch, CO
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Arizona State
Big 12
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G | DEN Denver Broncos | 5 games |
| 2018 |
Jamil Demby
Vineland, NJ
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Maine
CAA
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T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Matt Pryor
Long Beach, CA
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TCU
Big 12
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T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 109 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2018 |
Greg Senat
Elmont, NY
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Wagner
NEC
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T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Colby Gossett
Cumming, GA
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App State
Sun Belt
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G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
Bradley Bozeman
Roanoke, AL
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Alabama
SEC
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C | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 129 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2018 | Jordan Mailata | Australia | T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2018 |
Will Clapp
New Orleans, LA
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LSU
SEC
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C | NO New Orleans Saints | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rod Taylor
Jackson, MS
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Ole Miss
SEC
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G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Korey Cunningham
Montevallo, AL
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 31 games 4 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: Notre Dame — 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?
Notre Dame 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.