2017 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
2017 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 TE picks from the 2017 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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Alabama
SEC
1picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Arkansas
SEC
1picks
Arkansas team hub
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3
Ashland
Great Midwest Athletic
1picks
Ashland team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Buffalo
MAC · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2017
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Drake
Pioneer Football League · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Florida International
Conference USA · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 2017
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2017
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
South Alabama
Sun Belt · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Toledo
MAC · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2017
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–14 of 14 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
O.J. Howard
Prattville, AL
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Alabama
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2017 |
Evan Engram
2× Pro Bowl
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Ole Miss
SEC
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TE | NYG New York Giants | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2017 |
David Njoku
1× Pro Bowl
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Miami
ACC
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TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 118 games · 6 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2017 |
Gerald Everett
Lithonia, GA
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South Alabama
Sun Belt
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TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 124 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2017 | Adam Shaheen |
Ashland
Great Midwest Athletic
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TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jonnu Smith
1× Pro Bowl
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Florida International
Conference USA
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TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 141 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2017 |
Michael Roberts
Cleveland, OH
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Toledo
MAC
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TE | DET Detroit Lions | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jake Butt
Pickerington, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
George Kittle
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
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TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jordan Leggett
Navarre, FL
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Clemson
ACC
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TE | NYJ New York Jets | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jeremy Sprinkle
White Hall, AR
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Arkansas
SEC
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 76 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Eric Saubert
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Drake
Pioneer Football League
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TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 112 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Bucky Hodges
Virginia Beach, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Mason Schreck
Medina, OH
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Buffalo
MAC
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TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games |
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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: Alabama — 1
- 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 1 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.