2021 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
2021 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 2021 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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Michigan
Big Ten
2picks
Michigan team hub
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2
Arizona
Big 12
1picks
Arizona team hub
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3
Cincinnati
Big 12
1picks
Cincinnati team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Louisiana
Sun Belt · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Memphis
American · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Oregon State
Pac-12 · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–16 of 16 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Michael Carter
Navarre, FL
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North Carolina
ACC
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RB | NYJ New York Jets | 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kene Nwangwu
Frisco, TX
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Iowa State
Big 12
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RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 51 games 5 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rhamondre Stevenson
Las Vegas, NV
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Oklahoma
SEC
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RB | NE New England Patriots | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2021 |
Chuba Hubbard
Sherwood Park, AB
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kenneth Gainwell
Yazoo City, MS
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Memphis
American
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 83 games 24 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ben Mason
Newtown, CT
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Michigan
Big Ten
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FB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Elijah Mitchell
Erath, LA
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Louisiana
Sun Belt
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RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 28 games 11 career AV |
| 2021 |
Gary Brightwell
Chester, PA
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Arizona
Big 12
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RB | NYG New York Giants | 41 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Larry Rountree
Raleigh, NC
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Missouri
SEC
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RB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Chris Evans
Indianapolis, IN
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Michigan
Big Ten
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RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 34 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Demetric Felton
Temecula, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Khalil Herbert
Coral Springs, FL
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jake Funk
Gaithersburg, MD
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Maryland
Big Ten
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RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 20 games |
| 2021 |
Gerrid Doaks
Indianapolis, IN
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Kylin Hill
Columbus, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
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RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 10 games |
| 2021 |
Jermar Jefferson
Harbor City, CA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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RB | DET Detroit Lions | 11 games 1 career AV |
Browse by draft class
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: Michigan — 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?
Michigan 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.