2002 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
2002 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 picks from the 2002 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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1
Alabama
SEC
2picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
2picks
Florida team hub
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3
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
2picks
Notre Dame team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–34 of 34 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Donte' Stallworth |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2002 | Ashley Lelie |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2002 | Javon Walker 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2002 | Jabar Gaffney |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2002 | Josh Reed |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 115 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2002 | Tim Carter |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 71 games 10 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre' Davis |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 104 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2002 | Reche Caldwell |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2002 | Antwaan Randle El |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 143 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Antonio Bryant |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2002 | Deion Branch |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 140 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2002 | Marquis Walker |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Cliff Russell |
Utah
Big 12
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games |
| 2002 | Eric Crouch |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Ron Johnson |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Terry Charles |
Portland State
Big Sky
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Herb Haygood |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games |
| 2002 | Jason McAddley |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Jake Schifino |
Akron
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games |
| 2002 | Freddie Milons |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Sam Simmons |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 11 games |
| 2002 | Kahlil Hill |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 1 games |
| 2002 | Lee Mays |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 49 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Jamin Elliott |
Delaware
Conference USA
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2002 | Javin Hunter |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 12 games |
| 2002 | DeVeren Johnson |
Sacred Heart
FCS Independents
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Michael Coleman |
Widener
Mid Atlantic
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Kendall Newson |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Darrell Hill |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 33 games |
| 2002 | Daryl Jones |
Miami
ACC
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WR | NYG New York Giants | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Ronald Curry |
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 76 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2002 | Rodney Wright |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | David Givens |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 58 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2002 | Aaron Lockett |
Kansas State
Big 12
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 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: Alabama — 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?
Alabama 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.