Lester Brown was drafted No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Clemson. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #189
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Lester Brown came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 189
Who came off the board on either side of Lester Brown.
Houston
San Diego State
Bethune-Cookman
Montana State
Clemson in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lester Brown in the 1980 NFL Draft
Lester Brown is a Running back out of Clemson selected No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lester Brown drafted?
Lester Brown was selected No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/lester-brown.
What college did Lester Brown play for?
Lester Brown played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Lester Brown's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/lester-brown.