College programs that have produced the most NFL ST 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 ST 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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California
ACC
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Clemson
ACC
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Florida State
ACC
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| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 1988
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 2005
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Appalachian St. | 1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 1995
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 1997
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Hawai'i
Mountain West · last pick 1993
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2004
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 1999
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 1988
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 1980
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 1997
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2005
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 1986
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
UTEP
Conference USA · last pick 1993
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 1987
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Washington State
Pac-12 · last pick 1992
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 1995
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–26 of 26 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Jake Moody
Northville, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
K | SF San Francisco 49ers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Roberto Aguayo
Mascotte, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games |
| 2012 |
Bryan Anger
2× Pro Bowl
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California
ACC
|
P | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 227 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2005 |
Mike Nugent
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
K | NYJ New York Jets | 172 games 22 career AV |
| 2005 |
Dustin Colquitt
2× Pro Bowl
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Tennessee
SEC
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P | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 255 games 24 career AV |
| 2004 |
Nate Kaeding
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
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K | LAC San Diego Chargers | 115 games 21 career AV |
| 2004 |
B.J. Sander
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Martin Gramatica 1× Pro Bowl |
Kansas State
Big 12
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K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 109 games 17 career AV |
| 1997 | Brett Conway |
Penn State
Big Ten
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K | GB Green Bay Packers | 51 games 7 career AV |
| 1997 | Brad Maynard |
Ball State
MAC
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P | NYG New York Giants | 238 games 20 career AV |
| 1995 | Todd Sauerbrun 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
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P | CHI Chicago Bears | 178 games 25 career AV |
| 1995 | Steve McLaughlin |
Arizona
Big 12
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K | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games -1 career AV |
| 1994 | Doug Brien |
California
ACC
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K | SF San Francisco 49ers | 154 games 28 career AV |
| 1993 | Harold Alexander | Appalachian St. | P | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1993 | Jason Elam 3× Pro Bowl |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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K | DEN Denver Broncos | 263 games 43 career AV |
| 1993 | Ed Bunn |
UTEP
Conference USA
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P | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Jason Hanson 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
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K | DET Detroit Lions | 327 games 48 career AV |
| 1991 | Chris Gardocki 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
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P | CHI Chicago Bears | 244 games 29 career AV |
| 1988 | Chip Lohmiller 1× Pro Bowl |
Minnesota
Big Ten
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K | WAS Washington Commanders | 135 games 19 career AV |
| 1988 | Greg Montgomery 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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P | TEN Houston Oilers | 142 games 19 career AV |
| 1987 | Jeff Jaeger 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
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K | CLE Cleveland Browns | 165 games 26 career AV |
| 1986 | John Lee |
UCLA
Big Ten
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K | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 11 games |
| 1985 | Dale Hatcher 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
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P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 99 games 10 career AV |
| 1982 | Rohn Stark 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
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P | IND Baltimore Colts | 233 games 31 career AV |
| 1981 | Ray Stachowicz |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | 27 games 4 career AV |
| 1980 | Jim Miller |
Ole Miss
SEC
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P | SF San Francisco 49ers | 45 games 5 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: California — 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?
California 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.