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NFL Draft History by college program

2020 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
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Round
All rounds Round 1 Day 2 (Rd 2–3) Day 3 (Rd 4+)
Conference
All SEC 2,760 Big Ten 2,705 ACC 2,192 Big 12 1,365 Mountain West 558 American 366 FBS Ind. 278 MAC 225 Sun Belt 211 Conference USA 199 SWAC 176 Pac-12 168
Position
All positions Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Offensive line Defensive line Linebacker Defensive back Special teams

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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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Total picks First-rounders Pro Bowls Hall of Famers Last 10 drafts
  1. 1 LSU SEC 14picks 5 Rd 1 · 3 Pro Bowlers LSU team hub
  2. 2 Michigan Big Ten 10picks 1 Rd 1 · 0 Pro Bowlers Michigan team hub
  3. 3 Ohio State Big Ten 10picks 3 Rd 1 · 2 Pro Bowlers Ohio State team hub
# School Picks Rd 1 Pro Bowlers HOF Last 10
4 Alabama SEC · last pick 2020 9 4 444% 0 9
5 Clemson ACC · last pick 2020 7 2 114% 0 7
6 Florida SEC · last pick 2020 7 1 114% 0 7
7 Georgia SEC · last pick 2020 7 2 114% 0 7
8 Utah Big 12 · last pick 2020 7 0 114% 0 7
9 Auburn SEC · last pick 2020 6 2 117% 0 6
10 Notre Dame FBS Ind. · last pick 2020 6 0 00% 0 6
11 Iowa Big Ten · last pick 2020 5 1 120% 0 5
12 Minnesota Big Ten · last pick 2020 5 0 120% 0 5
13 Mississippi State SEC · last pick 2020 5 0 00% 0 5
14 Penn State Big Ten · last pick 2020 5 0 00% 0 5
15 TCU Big 12 · last pick 2020 5 2 00% 0 5
16 Baylor Big 12 · last pick 2020 4 0 00% 0 4
17 Miami ACC · last pick 2020 4 0 00% 0 4
18 Oklahoma SEC · last pick 2020 4 2 250% 0 4
19 Oregon Big Ten · last pick 2020 4 1 125% 0 4
20 South Carolina SEC · last pick 2020 4 1 00% 0 4
21 Temple American · last pick 2020 4 0 00% 0 4
22 Texas SEC · last pick 2020 4 0 125% 0 4
23 Wisconsin Big Ten · last pick 2020 4 0 375% 0 4
24 Boise State Mountain West · last pick 2020 3 0 00% 0 3
25 California ACC · last pick 2020 3 0 00% 0 3

Draft pick explorer

Showing 1–50 of 255 picks · filtered.

Pick Player College Pos NFL team Career
2020 #1 · Rd 1 Joe Burrow 3× Pro Bowl LSU SEC QB CIN Cincinnati Bengals 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 63 career AV
2020 #2 · Rd 1 Chase Young 1× Pro Bowl Ohio State Big Ten DE WAS Washington Commanders 72 games · 2 yrs as starter 29 career AV
2020 #3 · Rd 1 Jeff Okudah Grand Prairie, TX Ohio State Big Ten CB DET Detroit Lions 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV
2020 #4 · Rd 1 Andrew Thomas Lithonia, GA Georgia SEC T NYG New York Giants 74 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV
2020 #5 · Rd 1 Tua Tagovailoa 1× Pro Bowl Alabama SEC QB MIA Miami Dolphins 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV
2020 #6 · Rd 1 Justin Herbert 2× Pro Bowl Oregon Big Ten QB LAC Los Angeles Chargers 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 74 career AV
2020 #7 · Rd 1 Derrick Brown 1× Pro Bowl Auburn SEC DT CAR Carolina Panthers 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV
2020 #8 · Rd 1 Isaiah Simmons Olathe, KS Clemson ACC LB ARI Arizona Cardinals 89 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV
2020 #9 · Rd 1 C.J. Henderson Miami, FL Florida SEC CB JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV
2020 #10 · Rd 1 Jedrick Wills Jr. Lexington, KY Alabama SEC T CLE Cleveland Browns 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV
2020 #11 · Rd 1 Mekhi Becton Highland Springs, VA Louisville ACC T NYJ New York Jets 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV
2020 #12 · Rd 1 Henry Ruggs III Montgomery, AL Alabama SEC WR LV Las Vegas Raiders 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV
2020 #13 · Rd 1 Tristan Wirfs 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl Iowa Big Ten T TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 91 games · 6 yrs as starter 64 career AV
2020 #14 · Rd 1 Javon Kinlaw Charleston, SC South Carolina SEC DT SF San Francisco 49ers 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV
2020 #15 · Rd 1 Jerry Jeudy 1× Pro Bowl Alabama SEC WR DEN Denver Broncos 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV
2020 #16 · Rd 1 AJ Terrell Atlanta, GA Clemson ACC CB ATL Atlanta Falcons 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV
2020 #17 · Rd 1 CeeDee Lamb 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl Oklahoma SEC WR DAL Dallas Cowboys 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV
2020 #18 · Rd 1 Austin Jackson Phoenix, AZ USC Big Ten T MIA Miami Dolphins 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV
2020 #19 · Rd 1 Damon Arnette Fort Lauderdale, FL Ohio State Big Ten CB LV Las Vegas Raiders 15 games 2 career AV
2020 #20 · Rd 1 K'Lavon Chaisson Houston, TX LSU SEC DE JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2020 #21 · Rd 1 Jalen Reagor Waxahachie, TX TCU Big 12 WR PHI Philadelphia Eagles 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV
2020 #22 · Rd 1 Justin Jefferson 2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl LSU SEC WR MIN Minnesota Vikings 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV
2020 #23 · Rd 1 Kenneth Murray Missouri City, TX Oklahoma SEC LB LAC Los Angeles Chargers 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2020 #24 · Rd 1 Cesar Ruiz Camden, NJ Michigan Big Ten C NO New Orleans Saints 89 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV
2020 #25 · Rd 1 Brandon Aiyuk Rocklin, CA Arizona State Big 12 WR SF San Francisco 49ers 69 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV
2020 #26 · Rd 1 Jordan Love Bakersfield, CA Utah State Mountain West QB GB Green Bay Packers 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 42 career AV
2020 #27 · Rd 1 Jordyn Brooks 1× All-Pro Texas Tech Big 12 LB SEA Seattle Seahawks 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV
2020 #28 · Rd 1 Patrick Queen 2× Pro Bowl LSU SEC LB BAL Baltimore Ravens 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV
2020 #29 · Rd 1 Isaiah Wilson Brooklyn, NY Georgia SEC T TEN Tennessee Titans 1 games
2020 #30 · Rd 1 Noah Igbinoghene Trussville, AL Auburn SEC CB MIA Miami Dolphins 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV
2020 #31 · Rd 1 Jeff Gladney New Boston, TX TCU Big 12 CB MIN Minnesota Vikings 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV
2020 #32 · Rd 1 Clyde Edwards-Helaire Baton Rouge, LA LSU SEC RB KC Kansas City Chiefs 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2020 #33 · Rd 2 Tee Higgins 1× Pro Bowl Clemson ACC WR CIN Cincinnati Bengals 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV
2020 #34 · Rd 2 Michael Pittman Jr. Woodland Hills, CA USC Big Ten WR IND Indianapolis Colts 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV
2020 #35 · Rd 2 D'Andre Swift 1× Pro Bowl Georgia SEC RB DET Detroit Lions 89 games · 3 yrs as starter 44 career AV
2020 #36 · Rd 2 Xavier McKinney 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl Alabama SEC S NYG New York Giants 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV
2020 #37 · Rd 2 Kyle Dugger Lenoir Rhyne South Atlantic S NE New England Patriots 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV
2020 #38 · Rd 2 Yetur Gross-Matos Spotsylvania, VA Penn State Big Ten DE CAR Carolina Panthers 74 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2020 #39 · Rd 2 Robert Hunt 1× Pro Bowl Louisiana Sun Belt G MIA Miami Dolphins 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV
2020 #40 · Rd 2 Ross Blacklock Missouri City, TX TCU Big 12 DT HOU Houston Texans 44 games 4 career AV
2020 #41 · Rd 2 Jonathan Taylor 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl Wisconsin Big Ten RB IND Indianapolis Colts 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV
2020 #42 · Rd 2 Laviska Shenault Jr. Desoto, TX Colorado College WR JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV
2020 #43 · Rd 2 Cole Kmet Lake Barrington, IL Notre Dame FBS Ind. TE CHI Chicago Bears 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 25 career AV
2020 #44 · Rd 2 Grant Delpit Houston, TX LSU SEC S CLE Cleveland Browns 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV
2020 #45 · Rd 2 Antoine Winfield Jr. 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl Minnesota Big Ten S TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 85 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV
2020 #46 · Rd 2 KJ Hamler Pontiac, MI Penn State Big Ten WR DEN Denver Broncos 23 games 5 career AV
2020 #47 · Rd 2 Marlon Davidson Greenville, AL Auburn SEC DE ATL Atlanta Falcons 25 games 5 career AV
2020 #48 · Rd 2 Darrell Taylor Hopewell, VA Tennessee SEC DE SEA Seattle Seahawks 69 games 10 career AV
2020 #49 · Rd 2 Chase Claypool Abbotsford, BC Notre Dame FBS Ind. WR PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV
2020 #50 · Rd 2 Jaylon Johnson 2× Pro Bowl Utah Big 12 CB CHI Chicago Bears 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 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: LSU — 14
  • 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

  1. Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
  2. Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
  3. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?

LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 14 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.