2021 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
2021 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 2021 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
6picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
2picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
2picks
Florida team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 2021
|
2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2021
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 2021
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2021
|
2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2021
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2021
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2021
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
North Dakota State
MVFC · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 17 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2021
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |
Tulsa
American · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 2021
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2021
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–32 of 32 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Trevor Lawrence
1× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2021 |
Zach Wilson
Draper, UT
|
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 38 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2021 |
Trey Lance
|
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kyle Pitts
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ja'Marr Chase
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaylen Waddle
Houston, TX
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2021 |
Penei Sewell
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | DET Detroit Lions | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaycee Horn
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2021 |
Patrick Surtain II
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2021 |
DeVonta Smith
Amite, LA
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Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2021 |
Justin Fields
Kennesaw, GA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2021 |
Micah Parsons
3× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rashawn Slater
2× Pro Bowl
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Northwestern
Big Ten
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2021 |
Alijah Vera-Tucker
Oakland, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Mac Jones
1× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2021 |
Zaven Collins
Hominy, OK
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Tulsa
American
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LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 84 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2021 |
Alex Leatherwood
Pensacola, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaelan Phillips
Redlands, CA
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Miami
ACC
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jamin Davis
Ludowici, GA
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Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kadarius Toney
Mobile, AL
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Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kwity Paye
Providence, RI
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2021 |
Caleb Farley
Maiden, NC
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Christian Darrisaw
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 58 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2021 |
Najee Harris
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2021 |
Travis Etienne
Jennings, LA
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Clemson
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2021 |
Greg Newsome II
Chicago, IL
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rashod Bateman
Tifton, GA
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2021 |
Payton Turner
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Eric Stokes
Covington, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Gregory Rousseau
Coconut Creek, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
DL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2021 |
Odafe Oweh
Howell, NJ
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Penn State
Big Ten
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DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
Renton, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
OLB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 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: Alabama — 6
- 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 6 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.