2000 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
2000 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 2000 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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Tennessee
SEC
9picks
Tennessee team hub
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2
Florida State
ACC
7picks
Florida State team hub
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3
Michigan State
Big Ten
7picks
Michigan State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 254 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Courtney Brown |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2000 | LaVar Arrington 3× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris Samuels 6× Pro Bowl |
Alabama
SEC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2000 | Peter Warrick |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2000 | Jamal Lewis 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2000 | Corey Simon 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2000 | Thomas Jones 1× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 180 games · 9 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2000 | Plaxico Burress |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 148 games · 10 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 2000 | Brian Urlacher HOF 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 182 games · 12 yrs as starter 119 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Taylor |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 101 games · 7 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2000 | Ron Dayne |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 96 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2000 | Shaun Ellis 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 184 games · 11 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 2000 | John Abraham 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 192 games · 11 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2000 | Bubba Franks 3× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 122 games · 6 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2000 | Deltha O'Neal 2× Pro Bowl |
California
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 132 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2000 | Julian Peterson 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 158 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2000 | Sebastian Janikowski 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
K | LV Oakland Raiders | 284 games 41 career AV |
| 2000 | Chad Pennington |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2000 | Shaun Alexander 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2000 | Stockar McDougle |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2000 | Sylvester Morris |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris McIntosh |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2000 | Rashard Anderson |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Ahmed Plummer |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 70 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris Hovan |
Boston College
ACC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 156 games · 10 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2000 | Erik Flowers |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 58 games 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Anthony Becht |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 167 games · 9 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2000 | Rob Morris |
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2000 | R. Jay Soward |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Keith Bulluck 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 170 games · 9 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 2000 | Trung Canidate |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2000 | Dennis Northcutt |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 144 games · 3 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2000 | Darren Howard |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 145 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2000 | Mark Roman |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 146 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2000 | John Engelberger |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2000 | Todd Pinkston | Southern Mississippi | WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Claridge |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2000 | Marvel Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2000 | Mike Brown 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 116 games · 7 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2000 | Ian Gold 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 115 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2000 | Raynoch Thompson |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2000 | Cornelius Griffin |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2000 | Rogers Beckett |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2000 | Chad Clifton 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 165 games · 10 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2000 | Kenoy Kennedy |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2000 | Adrian Klemm |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 10 career AV |
| 2000 | Jerry Porter |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2000 | Jason Webster |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2000 | Dwayne Goodrich |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Barrett Green |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 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: Tennessee — 9
- 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?
Tennessee leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 9 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.