College programs that have produced the most NFL RB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL RB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- 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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1
Alabama
SEC
33picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Penn State
Big Ten
30picks
Penn State team hub
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3
Auburn
SEC
29picks
Auburn team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 1,350 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Jeremiyah Love
Saint Louis, MO
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jadarian Price
Denison, TX
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kaelon Black
Virginia Beach, VA
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jonah Coleman
Stockton, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Mike Washington Jr.
Utica, NY
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
RB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Emmett Johnson
Minneapolis, MN
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Nicholas Singleton
Shillington, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Adam Randall
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kaytron Allen
Norfolk, VA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Demond Claiborne
Aylett, VA
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Eli Heidenreich
Pittsburgh, PA
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Navy
American
|
FB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Seth McGowan
Mesquite, TX
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Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jam Miller
Tyler, TX
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Alabama
SEC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Ashton Jeanty
Jacksonville, FL
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
RB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Omarion Hampton
Clayton, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 9 games 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Quinshon Judkins
Pike Road, AL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
TreVeyon Henderson
Hopewell, VA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
RJ Harvey
Orlando, FL
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UCF
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kaleb Johnson
Hamilton, OH
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Bhayshul Tuten
Paulsboro, NJ
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Cam Skattebo
Rio Linda, CA
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 8 games 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Trevor Etienne
Jennings, LA
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Georgia
SEC
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RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Woody Marks
Atlanta, GA
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USC
Big Ten
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RB | HOU Houston Texans | 16 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jarquez Hunter
Philadelphia, MS
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Auburn
SEC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Dylan Sampson
Baton Rouge, LA
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Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jordan James
Nashville, TN
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Oregon
Big Ten
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RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 2025 |
Jaydon Blue
Houston, TX
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Texas
SEC
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RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
DJ Giddens
Junction City, KS
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Kansas State
Big 12
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RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ollie Gordon
Fort Worth, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Devin Neal
Lawrence, KS
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Kansas
Big 12
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RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kalel Mullings
West Roxbury, MA
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Michigan
Big Ten
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RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games |
| 2025 |
Tahj Brooks
Manor, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
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RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games |
| 2025 |
Damien Martinez
Lewisville, TX
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Miami
ACC
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Brashard Smith
Richmond Heights, FL
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SMU
ACC
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RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyle Monangai
Roseland, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
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RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 17 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
LeQuint Allen
Millville, NJ
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Syracuse
ACC
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RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Phil Mafah
Loganville, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Montgomery, AL
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Arizona
Big 12
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RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 17 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jonathon Brooks
Hallettsville, TX
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Texas
SEC
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RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 3 games |
| 2024 |
Trey Benson
Greenville, MS
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Florida State
ACC
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RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Blake Corum
Marshall, VA
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Michigan
Big Ten
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RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
MarShawn Lloyd
Wilmington, DE
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USC
Big Ten
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RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Jaylen Wright
Durham, NC
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Tennessee
SEC
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RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Bucky Irving
Country Club Hills, IL
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Oregon
Big Ten
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RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2024 |
Will Shipley
Weddington, NC
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Clemson
ACC
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RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ray Davis
1× All-Pro
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Kentucky
SEC
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RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 34 games 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Isaac Guerendo
Clayton, IN
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Louisville
ACC
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RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Braelon Allen
Fond Du Lac, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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RB | NYJ New York Jets | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Audric Estime
Nyack, NY
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Rasheen Ali
Cleveland, OH
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Marshall
Sun Belt
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RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 21 games 1 career AV |
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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: Alabama — 33
- 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 33 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.