Charlie Brown was drafted No. 201 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1981 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 68 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #201
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 386th at South Carolina State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Charlie Brown came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 386th among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2874% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 201
Who came off the board on either side of Charlie Brown.
Tulsa
Jackson State
Minnesota
South Carolina State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charlie Brown in the 1981 NFL Draft
Charlie Brown is a Wide receiver out of South Carolina State selected No. 201 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1981 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Charlie Brown drafted?
Charlie Brown was selected No. 201 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/charlie-brown.
What college did Charlie Brown play for?
Charlie Brown played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Charlie Brown's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/charlie-brown.