1998 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
FantasyHQ
College Football
NFL Draft History by college program
1998 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 1998 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.
-
1
North Carolina
ACC
3picks
North Carolina team hub
-
2
Tennessee
SEC
3picks
Tennessee team hub
-
3
Auburn
SEC
2picks
Auburn team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 1998
|
2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 12 |
Marshall
Sun Belt · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 13 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
San Diego State
Mountain West · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Washington State
Pac-12 · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–30 of 30 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Peyton Manning HOF 7× All-Pro 14× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 266 games · 17 yrs as starter 176 career AV |
| 1998 | Ryan Leaf |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Andre Wadsworth |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1998 | Charles Woodson HOF 3× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 254 games · 16 yrs as starter 115 career AV |
| 1998 | Curtis Enis |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1998 | Grant Wistrom |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 132 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1998 | Kyle Turley 1× All-Pro |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1998 | Greg Ellis 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 176 games · 12 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1998 | Fred Taylor 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 153 games · 9 yrs as starter 88 career AV |
| 1998 | Duane Starks |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1998 | Tra Thomas 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 174 games · 11 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1998 | Keith Brooking 5× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 225 games · 12 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1998 | Takeo Spikes 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 219 games · 14 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1998 | Jason Peter |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1998 | Anthony Simmons |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin Dyson |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Simmons |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1998 | Robert Edwards |
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1998 | Vonnie Holliday |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 214 games · 9 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1998 | Terry Fair |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 60 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1998 | Randy Moss HOF 4× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 218 games · 12 yrs as starter 124 career AV |
| 1998 | Tebucky Jones |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 109 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1998 | Mo Collins |
Florida
SEC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 71 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1998 | Shaun Williams |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 104 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1998 | Donovin Darius |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1998 | Alan Faneca HOF 6× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
LSU
SEC
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 206 games · 13 yrs as starter 108 career AV |
| 1998 | Victor Riley |
Auburn
SEC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1998 | R.W. McQuarters |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 156 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1998 | John Avery |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 29 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Marcus Nash |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 11 games 1 career AV |
Browse by draft class
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: North Carolina — 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?
North Carolina 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.