Preston Brown was drafted No. 160 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 32 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #160
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 230th at Vanderbilt
The pick
How Preston Brown came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 230th among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19844 years after the draft
Around pick 160
Who came off the board on either side of Preston Brown.
Michigan State
Baylor
Minnesota
Winston-Salem State
Vanderbilt in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Preston Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Louisville
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Preston Brown in the 1980 NFL Draft
Preston Brown is a Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt selected No. 160 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Preston Brown drafted?
Preston Brown was selected No. 160 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/preston-brown.
What college did Preston Brown play for?
Preston Brown played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Preston Brown's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/preston-brown.