While numerous colleges contribute talent to the National Football League (NFL) Draft each year, a select group of institutions from the prestigious Power Five conferences had not produced an NFL Draft pick as of April 2023. This distinction highlights that despite their prominent standing in collegiate athletics, these schools had yet to see any of their players officially selected during the NFL's annual talent selection event.
Power Five Schools Without an NFL Draft Pick
The colleges listed below are among the Power Five institutions that, according to available information from April 2023, have not had a player drafted into the NFL. This means that, as of that time, no athlete from these specific programs had been chosen during the NFL Draft process.
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Duke
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Vanderbilt
- Washington
This unique group of schools represents various conferences within the Power Five, including the Pac-12 (at the time), ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC. Their presence on this list underscores the competitive nature and historical performance metrics often associated with NFL Draft selections.
| College Name | Primary Conference (as of 2023) | NFL Draft Pick Status (as of April 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Pac-12 | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
| Colorado | Pac-12 | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
| Duke | ACC | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
| Indiana | Big Ten | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
| Kansas | Big 12 | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
| Vanderbilt | SEC | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
| Washington | Pac-12 | Has not produced an NFL Draft pick |
This information specifically addresses Power Five schools. It's important to note that many other colleges outside of the Power Five conferences may also fit the criterion of never having a player drafted into the NFL.
