2004 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
2004 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 2004 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
SEC
4picks
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Ohio State
Big Ten
4picks
Ohio State team hub
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Purdue
Big Ten
4picks
Purdue team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 64 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
Karlos Dansby
|
Auburn
SEC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 212 games · 13 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 2004 |
Chris Snee
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2004 |
Igor Olshansky
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2004 |
Junior Siavii
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 56 games 6 career AV |
| 2004 |
Teddy Lehman
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2004 | Ricardo Colclough |
Tusculum
South Atlantic
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Daryl Smith
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 190 games · 12 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Troupe
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Florida
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2004 |
Tatum Bell
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2004 |
Travis LaBoy
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
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DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 95 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2004 |
Julius Jones
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2004 |
Bob Sanders
2× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jake Grove
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2004 |
Justin Smiley
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2004 | Tank Johnson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 91 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2004 |
Dontarrious Thomas
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Auburn
SEC
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 63 games 8 career AV |
| 2004 |
Keiwan Ratliff
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Florida
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 76 games 9 career AV |
| 2004 |
Devery Henderson
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 124 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2004 |
Dwan Edwards
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jacob Rogers
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Michael Boulware
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2004 |
Darius Watts
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Marshall
Sun Belt
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games 4 career AV |
| 2004 | Greg Jones |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 131 games · 5 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2004 |
Madieu Williams
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Maryland
Big Ten
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2004 |
Antwan Odom
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Alabama
SEC
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DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2004 |
Shawntae Spencer
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Pittsburgh
ACC
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DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2004 |
Sean Jones
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Georgia
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2004 |
Courtney Watson
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2004 |
Kris Wilson
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Pittsburgh
ACC
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TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 97 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2004 |
Keary Colbert
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USC
Big Ten
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2004 |
Marquise Hill
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LSU
SEC
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DE | NE New England Patriots | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2004 |
Darnell Dockett
3× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2004 |
Nate Kaeding
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
K | LAC San Diego Chargers | 115 games 21 career AV |
| 2004 |
Nick Hardwick
1× Pro Bowl
|
Purdue
Big Ten
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C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 136 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2004 |
Stuart Schweigert
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Purdue
Big Ten
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DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Hartsock
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 131 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Gilbert Gardner
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Purdue
Big Ten
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2004 | Joey Thomas |
Montana State
Big Sky
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2004 |
Randy Starks
2× Pro Bowl
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 186 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2004 |
Donnell Washington
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Clemson
ACC
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DT | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 | Keith Smith |
McNeese
Southland
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 74 games 6 career AV |
| 2004 |
Tim Anderson
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2004 |
Max Starks
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Florida
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2004 |
Derrick Strait
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 29 games 4 career AV |
| 2004 |
Derrick Hamilton
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Clemson
ACC
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Bernard Berrian
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 109 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
Marquis Cooper
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Washington
Big Ten
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LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 42 games 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Caleb Miller
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Arkansas
SEC
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 39 games 8 career AV |
| 2004 |
Chris Cooley
2× Pro Bowl
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Utah State
Mountain West
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 117 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2004 |
Devard Darling
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Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 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 — 4
- 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 leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 4 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.