1980 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
1980 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 first-round picks from the 1980 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
Texas
SEC
3picks
Texas team hub
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2
USC
Big Ten
3picks
USC team hub
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3
Colorado College
2picks
Colorado College team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 1980
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 1980
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Alabama
SEC · last pick 1980
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Alcorn State
SWAC · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Arizona State
Big 12 · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 1980
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 1980
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 1980
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Rice
American · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 19 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 1980
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 1980
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–28 of 28 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Billy Sims 3× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 60 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1980 | Lam Jones |
Texas
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1980 | Anthony Munoz HOF 9× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 185 games · 12 yrs as starter 138 career AV |
| 1980 | Bruce Clark 1× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 113 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1980 | Curtis Dickey |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | IND Baltimore Colts | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1980 | Curtis Greer |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1980 | Junior Miller 2× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 71 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1980 | Mark Haynes 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 127 games · 7 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1980 | Doug Martin |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1980 | Jacob Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 180 games · 12 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1980 | Brad Budde |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 92 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1980 | Stan Brock |
Colorado College
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T | NO New Orleans Saints | 234 games · 16 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1980 | Earl Cooper |
Rice
American
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1980 | Roland James |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 145 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1980 | Marc Wilson |
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 126 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1980 | Jim Ritcher 2× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
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G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 218 games · 11 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1980 | Johnnie Johnson |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 124 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1980 | Art Monk HOF 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 90 career AV |
| 1980 | Otis Wilson 1× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 110 games · 7 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1980 | Jim Stuckey |
Clemson
ACC
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DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1980 | Don McNeal |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 110 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1980 | Ray Snell |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1980 | Roynell Young 1× Pro Bowl |
Alcorn State
SWAC
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DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1980 | Derrick Hatchett |
Texas
SEC
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DB | IND Baltimore Colts | 49 games · 4 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1980 | Vagas Ferguson |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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RB | NE New England Patriots | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1980 | George Cumby |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 92 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1980 | Charles White 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
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RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 108 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1980 | Mark Malone |
Arizona State
Big 12
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 73 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
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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: Texas — 3
- 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?
Texas leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 3 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.