2012 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
2012 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 RB Day 3 picks from the 2012 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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1
Utah State
Mountain West
2picks
Utah State team hub
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2
Abilene Christian
United Athletic Conference
1picks
Abilene Christian team hub
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3
Baylor
Big 12
1picks
Baylor team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Florida Atlantic
American · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–14 of 14 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Lamar Miller
1× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2012 |
Robert Turbin
Fremont, CA
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Utah State
Mountain West
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 82 games 16 career AV |
| 2012 |
Rhett Ellison
Portola Valley, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Bradie Ewing
Richland Center, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 2 games |
| 2012 |
Chris Rainey
Lakeland, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2012 |
Vick Ballard
Pascagoula, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2012 |
Alfred Morris
2× Pro Bowl
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Florida Atlantic
American
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RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 114 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2012 |
Cyrus Gray
DeSoto, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 35 games 1 career AV |
| 2012 |
Dan Herron
Warren, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 35 games 5 career AV |
| 2012 |
Terrance Ganaway
DeKalb, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
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RB | NYJ New York Jets | 3 games |
| 2012 |
Michael Smith
Tucson, AZ
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Utah State
Mountain West
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RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 games |
| 2012 |
Bryce Brown
Wichita, KS
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Kansas State
Big 12
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RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 42 games 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Edwin Baker
Highland Park, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2012 | Daryl Richardson |
Abilene Christian
United Athletic Conference
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RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 27 games 7 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: Utah 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?
Utah 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.