Northern Illinois NFL Draft
Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.
- Total Picks
- 3
- First Round
- 0
- Best Overall
- #55
- Avg Round
- 3.7
Draft context
Northern Illinois NFL Draft pipeline
Draft results show how Northern Illinois 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 3 draft picks across the current range and filters. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.
NFL Draft Pipeline
Explore how Northern Illinois talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.
Total Picks
3
2017 – 2026
First Rounders
0
No first-round picks
Best Pick
#55
Max Scharping • 2019
Position Spotlight
Wide Receiver
1 total pick
Draft Class Outcome Timeline
Only picks with matched NFL career outcomes are sized.
2019
2017
Draft Capital vs Career Return
Unmatched draft picks are omitted so the y-axis only reflects NFL outcomes.
Draft Picks Over Time
Rounds Breakdown
Day three picks: 1 • Average round: 3.7
Position Distribution
Top NFL Destinations
Most common landing spots for Northern Illinois alumni.
Detroit Lions
1 pick
Houston Texans
1 pick
Pittsburgh Steelers
1 pick
Draft Picks Detail
Showing 3 players that match your filters.
Max Scharping Offensive Tackle • 6'6" • 327 lbs From Green Bay, WI, USA | 2019 | Round 2 (Pick 23) | #55 | Houston Texans | Rank 70 • Grade 77 |
Sutton Smith Outside Linebacker • 6'0" • 233 lbs From Saint Charles, MO, USA | 2019 | Round 6 (Pick 2) | #175 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Rank 321 • Grade 36 |
Kenny Golladay Wide Receiver • 6'4" • 218 lbs From Chicago, IL, USA | 2017 | Round 3 (Pick 32) | #96 | Detroit Lions | Rank 201 • Grade 50 |
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