1984 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
1984 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 picks from the 1984 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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Texas
SEC
17picks
Texas team hub
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2
Illinois College
Midwest
9picks
Illinois College team hub
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3
East Carolina
American
8picks
East Carolina team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 336 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Irving Fryar 5× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 255 games · 13 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1984 | Dean Steinkuhler |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Carl Banks 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1984 | Kenny Jackson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1984 | Bill Maas 2× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 8 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1984 | Mossy Cade |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Ricky Hunley |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 91 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1984 | Leonard Coleman |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1984 | Rick Bryan |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1984 | Russell Carter |
SMU
ACC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1984 | Wilber Marshall 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 99 career AV |
| 1984 | Alphonso Carreker |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Keith Millard 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1984 | Jackie Shipp |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1984 | Ron Faurot |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1984 | Pete Koch |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1984 | Clyde Duncan |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 19 games |
| 1984 | Don Rogers |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1984 | Ron Solt 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1984 | David Lewis |
California
ACC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1984 | John Alt 2× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1984 | Terry Taylor |
Southern Illinois
MVFC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 149 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1984 | Louis Lipps 2× Pro Bowl | Southern Mississippi | WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 110 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1984 | Todd Shell |
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1984 | Billy Cannon |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Greg Bell 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 80 games · 4 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1984 | William Roberts 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 195 games · 11 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1984 | Brian Blados |
North Carolina
ACC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1984 | Doug Smith |
Auburn
SEC
|
NT | TEN Houston Oilers | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1984 | Keith Browner |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1984 | Bob Slater |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Scott Case 1× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 178 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1984 | Mike Guendling |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 9 games |
| 1984 | Scott Radecic |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 182 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Blaise Winter |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1984 | Thomas Benson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 120 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1984 | Jim Sweeney |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | NYJ New York Jets | 228 games · 11 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1984 | Boomer Esiason 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 187 games · 12 yrs as starter 106 career AV |
| 1984 | Glenn Dennison |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Victor Scott |
Colorado College
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 1984 | Eric Richardson |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Jumpy Geathers | Wichita St. | DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 183 games · 1 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1984 | Ed Williams |
Texas
SEC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1984 | Ron Rivera |
California
ACC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 137 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1984 | Doug Dawson |
Texas
SEC
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1984 | Andre Townsend |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1984 | Pete Mandley |
Northern Arizona
Big Sky
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1984 | Chris Rockins |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 60 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1984 | Daryl Turner |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1984 | Bruce Davis |
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 15 games 1 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: Texas — 17
- 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?
Texas leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 17 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.