2026 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
2026 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 3 picks from the 2026 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
7picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
6picks
Oklahoma team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
6picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 157 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Jermod McCoy
Whitehouse, TX
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jude Bowry
Germantown, MD
|
Boston College
ACC
|
OT | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Darrell Jackson Jr.
Quincy, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kaleb Proctor
Oak Grove, LA
|
SE Louisiana
Southland
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Brenen Thompson
Spearman, TX
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Febechi Nwaiwu
Coppell, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Gracen Halton
San Diego, CA
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jonah Coleman
Stockton, CA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jadon Canady
Jacksonville, FL
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Cade Klubnik
Austin, TX
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Clemson
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kage Casey
Happy Valley, OR
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
OT | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Drew Shelton
Downingtown, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
OT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jalen Farmer
Covington, GA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Devin Moore
Naples, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Elijah Sarratt
Stafford, VA
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Keionte Scott
San Diego, CA
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Miami
ACC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Travis Burke
Hollywood, FL
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Memphis
American
|
OT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jimmy Rolder
Orland Park, IL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Wesley Williams
Gainesville, VA
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Duke
ACC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Dani Dennis-Sutton
Millsboro, DE
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kaden Wetjen
Williamsburg, IA
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Mike Washington Jr.
Utica, NY
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
RB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Wade Woodaz
Tampa, FL
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Clemson
ACC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Malik Muhammad
Desoto, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Skyler Bell
Bronx, NY
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kaleb Elarms-Orr
Hayward, CA
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TCU
Big 12
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Carver Willis
Durango, CO
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Washington
Big Ten
|
OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Connor Lew
Kennesaw, GA
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Auburn
SEC
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Will Lee III
Kirkwood, MO
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Trey Moore
San Antonio, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Genesis Smith
Chandler, AZ
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Arizona
Big 12
|
S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jeremiah Wright
Selma, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Matthew Hibner
Burke, VA
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SMU
ACC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kendal Daniels
Beggs, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Bryce Boettcher
Eugene, OR
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Bryce Lance
Marshall, MN
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North Dakota State
MVFC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
LT Overton
Milton, GA
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Alabama
SEC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kyle Louis
East Orange, NJ
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Ephesians Prysock
Canyon Country, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Colbie Young
Binghamton, NY
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Kamari Ramsey
Palmdale, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
S | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Fernando Carmona
Las Vegas, NV
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Arkansas
SEC
|
G | TEN Tennessee Titans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Reggie Virgil
Apopka, FL
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Sam Hecht
Shawnee, KS
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
C | CAR Carolina Panthers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Nick Barrett
Goldsboro, NC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Parker Brailsford
Mesa, AZ
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Alabama
SEC
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Joshua Josephs
Kennesaw, GA
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Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Beau Stephens
Blue Springs, MO
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Justin Jefferson
Memphis, TN
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Alabama
SEC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Dalton Johnson
Katy, TX
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Arizona
Big 12
|
S | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
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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 — 7
- 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 7 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.