Brian Holloway was drafted No. 19 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4513th at Stanford
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Brian Holloway came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Stanford
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4513th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4191% of career value
- Final season
- 19887 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Holloway.
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Pittsburgh · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech
Stanford in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Holloway in the 1981 NFL Draft
Brian Holloway is a Offensive tackle out of Stanford selected No. 19 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Brian Holloway drafted?
Brian Holloway was selected No. 19 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/brian-holloway.
What college did Brian Holloway play for?
Brian Holloway played college football at Stanford in the ACC. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Brian Holloway's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/brian-holloway.