2024 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
2024 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 2024 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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Michigan
Big Ten
13picks
Michigan team hub
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Texas
SEC
11picks
Texas team hub
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Alabama
SEC
10picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 257 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Caleb Williams
Washington, DC
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USC
Big Ten
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jayden Daniels
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2024 |
Drake Maye
2× Pro Bowl
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2024 |
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Joe Alt
1× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malik Nabers
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
JC Latham
Oak Creek, WI
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Alabama
SEC
|
OL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Michael Penix
Tampa, FL
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Rome Odunze
Las Vegas, NV
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Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
J.J. McCarthy
La Grange Park, IL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 10 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Waldorf, MD
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Bo Nix
Pinson, AL
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2024 |
Brock Bowers
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Taliese Fuaga
Tacoma, WA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
|
OL | NO New Orleans Saints | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Laiatu Latu
Sacramento, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Byron Murphy
Desoto, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Dallas Turner
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Amarius Mims
Cochran, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
OL | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jared Verse
2× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2024 |
Troy Fautanu
Henderson, NV
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Washington
Big Ten
|
OL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Chop Robinson
Germantown, MD
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 32 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Quinyon Mitchell
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Toledo
MAC
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2024 |
Brian Thomas
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
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WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2024 |
Terrion Arnold
Tallahassee, FL
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Alabama
SEC
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jordan Morgan
Marana, AZ
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Arizona
Big 12
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OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Graham Barton
Brentwood, TN
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Duke
ACC
|
OL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 33 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2024 |
Darius Robinson
Canton, MI
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Missouri
SEC
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DL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Xavier Worthy
Fresno, CA
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Texas
SEC
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tyler Guyton
Manor, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 25 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Nate Wiggins
Atlanta, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ricky Pearsall
Tempe, AZ
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Florida
SEC
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Xavier Legette
Mullins, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Keon Coleman
Opelousas, LA
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Florida State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ladd McConkey
Chatsworth, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ruke Orhorhoro
Lagos
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Clemson
ACC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 25 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jer'Zhan Newton
Saint Petersburg, FL
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Illinois College
Midwest
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DL | WAS Washington Commanders | 33 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ja'Lynn Polk
Lufkin, TX
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Washington
Big Ten
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
T'Vondre Sweat
Huntsville, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Braden Fiske
Michigan City, IN
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Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cooper DeJean
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Birmingham, AL
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Alabama
SEC
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamari Lassiter
1× Pro Bowl
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Georgia
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Max Melton
Mays Landing, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 27 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jackson Powers-Johnson
Draper, UT
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Edgerrin Cooper
Covington, LA
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jonathon Brooks
Hallettsville, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 3 games |
| 2024 |
Tyler Nubin
Saint Charles, IL
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Minnesota
Big Ten
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Maason Smith
Houma, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kris Jenkins
Olney, MD
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DL | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 29 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Mike Sainristil
Everett, MA
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 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: Michigan — 13
- 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?
Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 13 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.