1990 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
1990 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 1990 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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Arizona
Big 12
2picks
Arizona team hub
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2
Georgia
SEC
2picks
Georgia team hub
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3
Houston
Big 12
2picks
Houston team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 1990
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2 | 2 | 2100% | 1 | 0 |
| 5 |
Alabama
SEC · last pick 1990
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 8 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 1990
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Fresno State
Mountain West · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Illinois College
Midwest · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Liberty
Conference USA · last pick 1990
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 1990
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 13 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Washington State
Pac-12 · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 1990
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–25 of 25 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jeff George |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1990 | Blair Thomas |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1990 | Cortez Kennedy HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 167 games · 9 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 1990 | Keith McCants |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 88 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1990 | Junior Seau HOF 6× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 268 games · 16 yrs as starter 133 career AV |
| 1990 | Mark Carrier 3× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1990 | Andre Ware |
Houston
Big 12
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Chris Singleton |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | Richmond Webb 2× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 184 games · 12 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1990 | Ray Agnew |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Smith |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | James Francis |
Baylor
Big 12
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1990 | Percy Snow |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Renaldo Turnbull 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 120 games · 3 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1990 | Lamar Lathon 1× Pro Bowl |
Houston
Big 12
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LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 115 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1990 | James Williams |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 70 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1990 | Emmitt Smith HOF 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 226 games · 14 yrs as starter 129 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Bennett |
Ole Miss
SEC
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | Darrell Thompson |
Minnesota
Big Ten
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RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1990 | Steve Broussard |
Washington State
Pac-12
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RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 121 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1990 | Eric Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Liberty
Conference USA
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 120 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Ben Smith |
Georgia
SEC
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DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1990 | Bern Brostek |
Washington
Big Ten
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C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1990 | Rodney Hampton 2× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
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RB | NYG New York Giants | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1990 | Dexter Carter |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 100 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
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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: Arizona — 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?
Arizona 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.