1996 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
1996 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 1996 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
Ohio State
Big Ten
3picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
California
ACC
2picks
California team hub
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3
Illinois College
Midwest
2picks
Illinois College team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–30 of 30 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Keyshawn Johnson 3× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 167 games · 11 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1996 | Kevin Hardy 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 134 games · 9 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1996 | Simeon Rice 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 174 games · 11 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 1996 | Jonathan Ogden HOF 4× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 177 games · 12 yrs as starter 95 career AV |
| 1996 | Cedric Jones |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1996 | Lawrence Phillips |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 35 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1996 | Terry Glenn 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 137 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1996 | Tim Biakabutuka |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1996 | Rickey Dudley |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1996 | Willie Anderson 3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
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T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 195 games · 12 yrs as starter 93 career AV |
| 1996 | Alex Molden |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1996 | Regan Upshaw |
California
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 110 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1996 | Walt Harris 1× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 193 games · 12 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1996 | Eddie George 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 141 games · 8 yrs as starter 76 career AV |
| 1996 | John Mobley 1× All-Pro | Kutztown (PA) | LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1996 | Duane Clemons |
California
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 142 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1996 | Reggie Brown |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1996 | Eddie Kennison |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 179 games · 12 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1996 | Marvin Harrison HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 190 games · 12 yrs as starter 123 career AV |
| 1996 | Daryl Gardener |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 102 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1996 | Pete Kendall |
Boston College
ACC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 189 games · 13 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1996 | Marcus Jones |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 85 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1996 | Jeff Hartings 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 162 games · 11 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1996 | Eric Moulds 3× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi State
SEC
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 186 games · 11 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1996 | Jermane Mayberry 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Lone Star
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G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 123 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1996 | Ray Lewis HOF 7× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
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LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 228 games · 14 yrs as starter 160 career AV |
| 1996 | John Michels |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1996 | Jerome Woods 1× Pro Bowl |
Memphis
American
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DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 128 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1996 | Jamain Stephens |
North Carolina A&T
CAA
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T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1996 | Andre Johnson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 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 — 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?
Ohio State 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.