1990 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
1990 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 1990 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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USC
Big Ten
10picks
USC team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
9picks
Miami team hub
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3
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
9picks
Notre Dame team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 331 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jeff George |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1990 | Blair Thomas |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1990 | Cortez Kennedy HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 167 games · 9 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 1990 | Keith McCants |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 88 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1990 | Junior Seau HOF 6× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 268 games · 16 yrs as starter 133 career AV |
| 1990 | Mark Carrier 3× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1990 | Andre Ware |
Houston
Big 12
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Chris Singleton |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | Richmond Webb 2× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 184 games · 12 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1990 | Ray Agnew |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Smith |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | James Francis |
Baylor
Big 12
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1990 | Percy Snow |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Renaldo Turnbull 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 120 games · 3 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1990 | Lamar Lathon 1× Pro Bowl |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 115 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1990 | James Williams |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 70 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1990 | Emmitt Smith HOF 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 226 games · 14 yrs as starter 129 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Bennett |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | Darrell Thompson |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1990 | Steve Broussard |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 121 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1990 | Eric Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Liberty
Conference USA
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 120 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Ben Smith |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1990 | Bern Brostek |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1990 | Rodney Hampton 2× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1990 | Dexter Carter |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 100 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1990 | Alexander Wright |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 86 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1990 | Darion Conner |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 114 games · 6 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1990 | Reggie Rembert |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Terry Wooden |
Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 120 games · 9 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1990 | Reggie Cobb |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 92 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Thompson |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
RB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 37 games 6 career AV |
| 1990 | Fred Washington |
TCU
Big 12
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Ron Cox |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 113 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1990 | Robert Blackmon |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 135 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1990 | Dan Owens |
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 145 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Johnson |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Aaron Wallace |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1990 | Harold Green 1× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina
SEC
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RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 124 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1990 | Keith Sims 3× Pro Bowl |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 142 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Grunhard 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 169 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeff Alm |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Carwell Gardner |
Louisville
ACC
|
FB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 101 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Kenny Davidson |
LSU
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1990 | Vince Buck |
Central State
SIAC
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 84 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | Leroy Hoard 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 144 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1990 | Andre Collins |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 144 games · 5 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | Dennis Brown |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 110 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1990 | LeRoy Butler HOF 4× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 181 games · 11 yrs as starter 87 career AV |
| 1990 | Pat Terrell |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 139 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1990 | Mike Bellamy |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games |
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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: USC — 10
- 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?
USC leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 10 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.