1986 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
1986 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 Day 2 picks from the 1986 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 State
Big 12
2picks
Arizona State team hub
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Illinois College
Midwest
2picks
Illinois College team hub
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LSU
SEC
2picks
LSU team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 55 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Jackie Walker |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Garry James |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 40 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1986 | Markus Koch |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 68 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1986 | Dalton Hilliard 1× Pro Bowl |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 108 games · 2 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1986 | John Lee |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
K | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 11 games |
| 1986 | Darryl Clack |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 51 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Ernest Givins 2× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1986 | Dino Hackett 1× Pro Bowl | Appalachian St. | LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 88 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1986 | Gerald Williams |
Auburn
SEC
|
NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 161 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1986 | Anthony Toney |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Lewis Billups |
North Alabama
United Athletic Conference
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1986 | Larry Roberts |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 89 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1986 | Kevin Murphy |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 116 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1986 | Kenneth Davis |
TCU
Big 12
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 131 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Ruth |
Boston College
ACC
|
NT | NE New England Patriots | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Webster Slaughter 2× Pro Bowl |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 162 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1986 | Mark Collins | Cal State Fullerton | DB | NYG New York Giants | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1986 | Walter Murray |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 19 games 4 career AV |
| 1986 | Erik Howard 1× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
NT | NYG New York Giants | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1986 | Jack Trudeau |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Alonzo Johnson |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Doug Williams |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 23 games 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Tom Newberry 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin La Crosse
Wisconsin
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1986 | Pepper Johnson 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 193 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1986 | John Offerdahl 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 89 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1986 | Greg Lasker |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Vencie Glenn |
Indiana State
MVFC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 153 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1986 | Vestee Jackson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 119 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1986 | Tom Rathman |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 131 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1986 | Rueben Mayes 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1986 | Jim Skow |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1986 | Gene Chilton |
Texas
SEC
|
C | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1986 | Pat Swilling 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 185 games · 9 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 1986 | Allen Pinkett |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Barry Word |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Leonard Griffin | Grambling St. | DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 103 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1986 | Tim McKyer | Texas-Arlington | DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 170 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Hammerstein |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 56 games 6 career AV |
| 1986 | Terry Unrein |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
NT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 21 games 5 career AV |
| 1986 | Bubby Brister |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1986 | Patrick Hunter |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1986 | Joe Milinichik |
NC State
ACC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | Jeff Walker |
Memphis
American
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Hugh Millen |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1986 | Robbie Bosco |
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | John Washington |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | Mark Walen |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | Alvin Walton |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1986 | John Taylor 2× Pro Bowl |
Delaware State
MEAC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1986 | Leonard Burton |
South Carolina
SEC
|
C | BUF Buffalo Bills | 60 games 7 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 State — 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 State 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.