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San Diego State NFL Draft Picks

Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.

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Total Picks
13
First Round
2
Best Overall
#27
Avg Round
4.1

Draft context

San Diego State NFL Draft pipeline

Draft results show how San Diego State talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.

This view currently includes 13 draft picks across the current range and filters, including 2 first-rounders. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.

NFL Draft Pipeline

Explore how San Diego State talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.

Total Picks

13

2017 – 2026

First Rounders

2

Latest: Chris Johnson (2026)

Best Pick

#27

Chris Johnson • 2026

Position Spotlight

Cornerback

3 total picks

Draft Picks Over Time

Rounds Breakdown

Day three picks: 9 • Average round: 4.1

Position Distribution

Top NFL Destinations

Most common landing spots for San Diego State alumni.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

2 picks

Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens

1 pick

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

1 pick

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks

1 pick

Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

1 pick

Houston Texans

Houston Texans

1 pick

Draft Picks Detail

Showing 13 players that match your filters.

Chris Johnson
Cornerback • 6'0" • 193 lbs
From Eastvale, CA, USA
2026Round 1 (Pick 27)#27
Miami DolphinsMiami Dolphins
Rank 39Grade 85
Cameron Thomas
Defensive End • 6'4" • 267 lbs
From Carlsbad, CA, USA
2022Round 3 (Pick 23)#87
Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
Rank 66Grade 79
Daniel Bellinger
Tight End • 6'5" • 253 lbs
From Las Vegas, NV, USA
2022Round 4 (Pick 7)#112
New York GiantsNew York Giants
Rank 98Grade 71
Matt Araiza
Punter • 6'1" • 200 lbs
From San Diego, CA, USA
2022Round 6 (Pick 1)#180
Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills
Rank 155Grade 60
Zachary Thomas
Offensive Tackle • 6'5" • 308 lbs
From Carlsbad, CA, USA
2022Round 6 (Pick 7)#186
Chicago BearsChicago Bears
Rank 224Grade 50
Darren Hall
Cornerback • 5'11" • 188 lbs
From Pasadena, CA, USA
2021Round 4 (Pick 3)#108
Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
Rank 262Grade 35
Keith Ismael
Center • 6'3" • 309 lbs
From Oakland, CA, USA
2020Round 5 (Pick 11)#156
WashingtonWashington
Rank 112Grade 67
Kahale Warring
Tight End • 6'5" • 252 lbs
From Sonora, CA, USA
2019Round 3 (Pick 22)#86
Houston TexansHouston Texans
Rank 92Grade 73
Rashaad Penny
Running Back • 5'11" • 220 lbs
From Norwalk, CA, USA
2018Round 1 (Pick 27)#27
Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
Rank 47Grade 84
Nick Bawden
Fullback • 6'2" • 245 lbs
From Los Gatos, CA, USA
2018Round 7 (Pick 19)#237
Detroit LionsDetroit Lions
Grade 30
Nico Siragusa
Offensive Guard • 6'4" • 319 lbs
From Chula Vista, CA, USA
2017Round 4 (Pick 16)#122
Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
Rank 119Grade 69
Donnel Pumphrey
Running Back • 5'8" • 176 lbs
From Las Vegas, NV, USA
2017Round 4 (Pick 26)#132
Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
Rank 115Grade 69
Damontae Kazee
Cornerback • 5'10" • 184 lbs
From San Bernardino, CA, USA
2017Round 5 (Pick 5)#149
Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
Rank 84Grade 75

Quick Answers

San Diego State NFL draft quick answers

Latest draft year

2026

Filtered picks

13

Years with picks
7
Most common round
Round 4 (4)
Top position
Cornerback (3)
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