2022 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
2022 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
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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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LSU
SEC
3picks
LSU team hub
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Central Michigan
MAC
2picks
Central Michigan team hub
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Georgia
SEC
2picks
Georgia team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–49 of 49 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Ikem Ekwonu
Charlotte, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Evan Neal
Okeechobee, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2022 |
Charles Cross
Laurel, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kenyon Green
Humble, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zion Johnson
Bowie, MD
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Boston College
ACC
|
G | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Trevor Penning
Clear Lake, IA
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Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2022 |
Tyler Smith
3× Pro Bowl
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Tulsa
American
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2022 |
Tyler Linderbaum
3× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
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OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cole Strange
Knoxville, TN
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Chattanooga
Southern Conference
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OL | NE New England Patriots | 44 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cam Jurgens
2× Pro Bowl
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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OL | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2022 |
Luke Goedeke
Whitelaw, WI
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
OL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ed Ingram
Desoto, TX
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LSU
SEC
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G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2022 |
Luke Fortner
Sylvania, OH
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Kentucky
SEC
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 68 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2022 |
Joshua Ezeudu
Lawrenceville, GA
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North Carolina
ACC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 5 career AV |
| 2022 |
Nicholas Petit-Frere
Tampa, FL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2022 |
Abraham Lucas
Everett, WA
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Washington State
Pac-12
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OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2022 |
Bernhard Raimann
Steinbrunn
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Dylan Parham
Carrollton, GA
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Memphis
American
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OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2022 |
Sean Rhyan
Ladera Ranch, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2022 |
Logan Bruss
Appleton, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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OL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Daniel Faalele
Melbourne, VIC
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Minnesota
Big Ten
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T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2022 |
Max Mitchell
Monroe, LA
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Louisiana
Sun Belt
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T | NYJ New York Jets | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 2022 |
Spencer Burford
San Antonio, TX
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UTSA
American
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OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cordell Volson
Balfour, ND
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North Dakota State
MVFC
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T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zach Tom
Prairieville, LA
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Wake Forest
ACC
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OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 55 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2022 |
Darian Kinnard
Knoxville, TN
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Kentucky
SEC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Matt Waletzko
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North Dakota
MVFC
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OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 11 games |
| 2022 |
Braxton Jones
Murray, UT
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Southern Utah
United Athletic Conference
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OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2022 |
Luke Wattenberg
Trabuco Canyon, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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OL | DEN Denver Broncos | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Marcus McKethan
Barnwell, SC
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North Carolina
ACC
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OL | NYG New York Giants | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Vederian Lowe
Rockford, IL
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Illinois College
Midwest
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OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zachary Thomas
Carlsbad, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 17 games |
| 2022 |
Nick Zakelj
Broadview Heights, OH
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Fordham
Patriot League
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OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Justin Shaffer
Ellenwood, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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OL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 2022 |
Jamaree Salyer
Atlanta, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cade Mays
Knoxville, TN
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Tennessee
SEC
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OL | CAR Carolina Panthers | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2022 |
Austin Deculus
Mamou, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
Doug Kramer
Hinsdale, IL
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Illinois College
Midwest
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OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Luke Tenuta
Crozet, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 7 games |
| 2022 |
Chasen Hines
Marshall, TX
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LSU
SEC
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G | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2022 |
Lecitus Smith
Fitzgerald, GA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ja'Tyre Carter
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Southern
SWAC
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OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Chris Paul
Houston, TX
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Tulsa
American
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OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2022 |
Thayer Munford
Cincinnati, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2022 |
Andrew Stueber
Darien, CT
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Michigan
Big Ten
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OL | NE New England Patriots | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Dawson Deaton
Frisco, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
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OL | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2022 |
Rasheed Walker
Waldorf, MD
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Penn State
Big Ten
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OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2022 |
Marquis Hayes
Maryland Heights, MO
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Oklahoma
SEC
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OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2022 |
AJ Arcuri
Powell, OH
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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OT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 10 games 1 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: LSU — 3
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 3 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.