Clay Brown was drafted No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft out of BYU. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Clay Brown came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19832 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Clay Brown.
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Northwestern State · 1× Pro Bowl
Syracuse · 1× Pro Bowl
Fresno State
BYU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clay Brown in the 1981 NFL Draft
Clay Brown is a Tight end out of BYU selected No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games BYU has produced 96 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 Clay Brown drafted?
Clay Brown was selected No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/clay-brown.
What college did Clay Brown play for?
Clay Brown played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Clay Brown's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/clay-brown.