Byron Braggs was drafted No. 117 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #117
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 55
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 9127th at Alabama
The pick
How Byron Braggs came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 55
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 9127th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 889% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 117
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Braggs.
Pittsburgh
Illinois College
Southern
Oklahoma State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Braggs in the 1981 NFL Draft
Byron Braggs is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 117 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Byron Braggs drafted?
Byron Braggs was selected No. 117 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/byron-braggs.
What college did Byron Braggs play for?
Byron Braggs played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Byron Braggs's NFL career turn out?
55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/byron-braggs.