College programs that have produced the most NFL WR 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 WR 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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Ohio State
Big Ten
39picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
38picks
Florida team hub
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3
LSU
SEC
38picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 1,600 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Carnell Tate
Chicago, IL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jordyn Tyson
Allen, TX
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Makai Lemon
Los Alamitos, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
KC Concepcion
Charlotte, NC
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Omar Cooper Jr.
Indianapolis, IN
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
De'Zhaun Stribling
Kapolei, HI
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Denzel Boston
South Hill, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Germie Bernard
Henderson, NV
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Antonio Williams
Irmo, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Malachi Fields
Charlottesville, VA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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WR | NYG New York Giants | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Caleb Douglas
Missouri City, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Zachariah Branch
Las Vegas, NV
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Ja'Kobi Lane
Mesa, AZ
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USC
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Chris Brazzell II
Midland, TX
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Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Ted Hurst
Savannah, GA
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Georgia State
Sun Belt
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Zavion Thomas
Woodmere, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Chris Bell
Yazoo City, MS
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Louisville
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Brenen Thompson
Spearman, TX
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Elijah Sarratt
Stafford, VA
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kaden Wetjen
Williamsburg, IA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Skyler Bell
Bronx, NY
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Bryce Lance
Marshall, MN
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North Dakota State
MVFC
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Colbie Young
Binghamton, NY
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Reggie Virgil
Apopka, FL
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kendrick Law
Shreveport, LA
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Kentucky
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Cyrus Allen
New Orleans, LA
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kevin Coleman Jr.
St. Louis, MO
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Missouri
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Barion Brown
Nashville, TN
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LSU
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Josh Cameron
Cedar Park, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Malik Benson
Lansing, KS
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
CJ Daniels
Lilburn, GA
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Miami
ACC
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
Hartford, AL
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Kansas
Big 12
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WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
CJ Williams
Mission Viejo, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Lewis Bond
Chicago, IL
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Boston College
ACC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Anthony Smith
Huntingtown, MD
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East Carolina
American
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Deion Burks
Belleville, MI
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Travis Hunter
Suwanee, GA
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Colorado College
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 games 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tetairoa McMillan
Anaheim, CA
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Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Emeka Egbuka
Steilacoom, WA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Matthew Golden
Houston, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 14 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jayden Higgins
South Miami, FL
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Luther Burden
Saint Louis, MO
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Missouri
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 15 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tre Harris
Lafayette, LA
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jack Bech
Lafayette, LA
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TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyle Williams
Hawthorne, CA
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Washington State
Pac-12
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Isaac TeSlaa
Hudsonville, MI
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Arkansas
SEC
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Pat Bryant
Jacksonville, FL
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Illinois College
Midwest
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Noel
Kansas City, MO
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Savion Williams
Marshall, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tai Felton
Ashburn, VA
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 17 games |
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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: Ohio State — 39
- 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?
Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 39 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.