1989 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
1989 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 WR Day 3 picks from the 1989 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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Auburn
SEC
1picks
Auburn team hub
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Baylor
Big 12
1picks
Baylor team hub
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Colorado Mesa
Rocky Mountain
1picks
Colorado Mesa team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–31 of 31 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Michael Timpson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 116 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1989 | Rod Harris |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 38 games |
| 1989 | John Kolesar |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Erik Affholter |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Michael Barber |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Vernon Joines |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Query |
Millikin
CCIW
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1989 | Tony Martin 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado Mesa
Rocky Mountain
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 177 games · 6 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1989 | Alfred Jackson |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 45 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Robb Thomas |
Oregon State
Pac-12
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1989 | Mark Stock |
VMI
Southern Conference
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Anthony Stafford |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Titus Dixon |
Troy
Sun Belt
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 1989 | Floyd Turner |
Northwestern State
Southland
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1989 | Kendal Smith |
Utah State
Mountain West
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Dana Brinson |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Fred Hadley |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | William Mackall |
UT Martin
OVC-Big South
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Jason Phillips |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Deval Glover |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mike Williams |
Northeastern
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | John Simpson |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Brian Slater |
Washington
Big Ten
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Herb Duncan |
Northern Arizona
Big Sky
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Norm McGee |
North Dakota
MVFC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Scott Ankrom |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 10 games |
| 1989 | John Javis |
Howard
MEAC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Willie Snead |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mike Cadore |
Eastern Kentucky
United Athletic Conference
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Freddy Weygand |
Auburn
SEC
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Everett Ross |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Auburn — 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?
Auburn 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.