2001 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
2001 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 2001 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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Florida State
ACC
5picks
Florida State team hub
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Georgia
SEC
3picks
Georgia team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
3picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 64 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Drew Brees HOF 1× All-Pro 13× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 287 games · 19 yrs as starter 167 career AV |
| 2001 | Quincy Morgan |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2001 | Kyle Vanden Bosch 3× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2001 | Alge Crumpler 4× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2001 | Chad Johnson 2× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 166 games · 9 yrs as starter 85 career AV |
| 2001 | Idrees Bashir |
Memphis
American
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2001 | Anthony Thomas |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2001 | Kendrell Bell 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2001 | Ken Lucas |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 138 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2001 | Robert Ferguson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2001 | Tommy Polley |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 73 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2001 | Maurice Williams |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2001 | Kris Jenkins 2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 108 games · 6 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2001 | Fred Smoot |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 129 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2001 | Aaron Schobel 2× Pro Bowl |
TCU
Big 12
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 133 games · 8 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2001 | Jamie Winborn |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 100 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2001 | Matt Light 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 2001 | LaMont Jordan |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 114 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2001 | Dominic Raiola |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 219 games · 13 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2001 | Paul Toviessi |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Chris Chambers 1× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 153 games · 8 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2001 | Quincy Carter |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2001 | Michael Stone |
Memphis
American
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 52 games 4 career AV |
| 2001 | Quinton Caver |
Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 53 games 5 career AV |
| 2001 | Tony Dixon |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 56 games 9 career AV |
| 2001 | Willie Howard |
Stanford
ACC
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Travis Henry 1× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2001 | Marques Tuiasosopo |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Andre Dyson |
Utah
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2001 | Shaun Rogers 3× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
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DT | DET Detroit Lions | 163 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2001 | Gary Baxter |
Baylor
Big 12
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DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2001 | Derrick Burgess 2× Pro Bowl |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2001 | Adrian Wilson 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 181 games · 11 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2001 | James Jackson |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2001 | Sean Brewer |
San José State
Mountain West
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 12 games |
| 2001 | Tay Cody |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2001 | Mike Gandy |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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T | CHI Chicago Bears | 108 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2001 | Eric Kelly |
Kentucky
SEC
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2001 | Sedrick Hodge |
North Carolina
ACC
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LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2001 | Bhawoh Jue |
Penn State
Big Ten
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2001 | Torrance Marshall |
Oklahoma
SEC
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LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 51 games 7 career AV |
| 2001 | Eric Westmoreland |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 44 games 5 career AV |
| 2001 | Steve Smith Sr. 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 219 games · 14 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2001 | Eric Downing |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2001 | Ron Edwards |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 139 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2001 | Snoop Minnis |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2001 | Will Peterson |
Western Illinois
OVC-Big South
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 97 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2001 | Kareem McKenzie |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2001 | Kevan Barlow |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2001 | Kenny Smith |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 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: Florida State — 5
- 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?
Florida State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 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.