College programs that have produced the most NFL TE 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 TE 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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Michigan
Big Ten
12picks
Michigan team hub
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
12picks
Notre Dame team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
12picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 531 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Matthew Hibner
Burke, VA
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SMU
ACC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Justin Joly
Brewster, NY
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NC State
ACC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Max Bredeson
Hartland, WI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Tanner Koziol
Bloomingdale, IL
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Houston
Big 12
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Riley Nowakowski
Milwaukee, WI
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Joe Royer
Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Josh Cuevas
Los Angeles, CA
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Alabama
SEC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Seydou Traore
London
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Bauer Sharp
Dothan, AL
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LSU
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jack Endries
Danville, CA
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Texas
SEC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jaren Kanak
Hays, KS
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Carsen Ryan
Orem, UT
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BYU
Big 12
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Dallen Bentley
Taylorsville, UT
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Utah
Big 12
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Gunnar Helm
Englewood, CO
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Texas
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mitchell Evans
Wadsworth, OH
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Oronde Gadsden II
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Syracuse
ACC
|
TE | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 15 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jackson Hawes
Salt Lake City, UT
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Robbie Ouzts
Rock Hill, SC
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Alabama
SEC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 12 games |
| 2025 |
Gavin Bartholomew
Schuylkill Haven, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Thomas Fidone
Council Bluffs, IA
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
| 2025 |
Caleb Lohner
Flower Mound, TX
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Utah
Big 12
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Moliki Matavao
Henderson, NV
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 6 games |
| 2025 |
Luke Lachey
Columbus, OH
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Denton, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Theo Johnson
Windsor, ON
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Erick All
Fairfield, OH
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 9 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
AJ Barner
Aurora, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
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TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cade Stover
Mansfield, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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TE | HOU Houston Texans | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jared Wiley
Temple, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 12 games |
| 2024 |
Tanner McLachlan
Lethbridge, AB
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Arizona
Big 12
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TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 2 games |
| 2024 |
Jaheim Bell
Lake City, FL
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Florida State
ACC
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TE | NE New England Patriots | 15 games |
| 2024 |
Devin Culp
Spokane, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
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TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Josh Whyle
Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Will Mallory
Jacksonville, FL
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Miami
ACC
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TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Payne Durham
Suwanee, GA
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Purdue
Big Ten
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TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Davis Allen
Calhoun, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 47 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Zack Kuntz
Camp Hill, PA
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Old Dominion
Sun Belt
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 2 games |
| 2023 |
Brayden Willis
Arlington, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 23 games |
| 2022 |
Cade Otton
Tumwater, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2022 |
Daniel Bellinger
Las Vegas, NV
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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TE | NYG New York Giants | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2022 |
Charlie Kolar
Norman, OK
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 47 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jake Ferguson
2× Pro Bowl
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2022 |
Isaiah Likely
Malden, MA
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Coastal Carolina
Sun Belt
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TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2022 |
Chig Okonkwo
Powder Springs, GA
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Maryland
Big Ten
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TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cole Turner
Clackamas, OR
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Nevada
Mountain West
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Teagan Quitoriano
Salem, OR
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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TE | HOU Houston Texans | 40 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
James Mitchell
Big Stone Gap, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 35 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Andrew Ogletree
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Youngstown State
MVFC
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TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Grant Calcaterra
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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SMU
ACC
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TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2022 |
Connor Heyward
Duluth, GA
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 68 games 3 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: Michigan — 12
- 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 12 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.