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Northwestern NFL Draft Picks

Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.

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Total Picks
13
First Round
3
Best Overall
#11
Avg Round
4.3

Draft context

Northwestern NFL Draft pipeline

Draft results show how Northwestern 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 3 first-rounders. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.

NFL Draft Pipeline

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

Total Picks

13

2017 – 2026

First Rounders

3

Latest: Peter Skoronski (2023)

Best Pick

#11

Peter Skoronski • 2023

Position Spotlight

Defensive End

3 total picks

Draft Picks Over Time

Rounds Breakdown

Day three picks: 9 • Average round: 4.3

Position Distribution

Top NFL Destinations

Most common landing spots for Northwestern alumni.

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

3 picks

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

2 picks

Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers

2 picks

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

2 picks

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

1 pick

Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams

1 pick

Draft Picks Detail

Showing 13 players that match your filters.

Caleb Tiernan
Offensive Tackle • 6'8" • 323 lbs
From Franklin, MI, USA
2026Round 3 (Pick 33)#97
Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings
Rank 84Grade 76
Evan Beerntsen
Offensive Guard • 6'3" • 301 lbs
From De Pere, WI, USA
2026Round 7 (Pick 37)#253
Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
Rank 256Grade 44
Peter Skoronski
Offensive Tackle • 6'4" • 313 lbs
From Park Ridge, IL, USA
2023Round 1 (Pick 11)#11
Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans
Rank 9Grade 92
Adetomiwa Adebawore
Defensive End • 6'2" • 282 lbs
From Kansas City, MO, USA
2023Round 4 (Pick 8)#110
Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
Rank 51Grade 82
Cameron Mitchell
Cornerback • 5'11" • 191 lbs
From Bolingbrook, IL, USA
2023Round 5 (Pick 8)#142
Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
Rank 163Grade 55
Evan Hull
Running Back • 5'10" • 209 lbs
From Maple Grove, MN, USA
2023Round 5 (Pick 42)#176
Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
Rank 279Grade 38
Rashawn Slater
Offensive Tackle • 6'4" • 304 lbs
From Sugar Land, TX, USA
2021Round 1 (Pick 13)#13
Los Angeles ChargersLos Angeles Chargers
Rank 8Grade 93
Greg Newsome II
Cornerback • 6'0" • 192 lbs
From Chicago, IL, USA
2021Round 1 (Pick 26)#26
Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
Rank 24Grade 90
Earnest Brown IV
Defensive End • 6'5" • 270 lbs
From Aubrey, TX, USA
2021Round 5 (Pick 30)#174
Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams
Rank 318Grade 30
Clayton Thorson
Quarterback • 6'4" • 222 lbs
From Wheaton, IL, USA
2019Round 5 (Pick 29)#167
Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
Rank 138Grade 65
Justin Jackson
Running Back • 6'0" • 193 lbs
From Carol Stream, IL, USA
2018Round 7 (Pick 33)#251
Los Angeles ChargersLos Angeles Chargers
Rank 184Grade 56
Anthony Walker Jr.
Inside Linebacker • 6'1" • 238 lbs
2017Round 5 (Pick 17)#161
Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
Rank 121Grade 68
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Defensive End • 6'3" • 258 lbs
From Centerville, OH, USA
2017Round 7 (Pick 2)#220
Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings
Rank 199Grade 50

Quick Answers

Northwestern NFL draft quick answers

Latest draft year

2026

Filtered picks

13

Years with picks
6
Most common round
Round 5 (5)
Top position
Defensive End (3)
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