Robert Brown was drafted No. 98 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 164 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 164
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 507th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Robert Brown came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
164 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 164
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 507th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 50100% of career value
- Final season
- 199210 years after the draft
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Brown.
Boise State
UNLV
North Texas
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#35
John Engelberger
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Darryl Tapp
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Jason Worilds
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Chris Ellis
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#189
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Brown in the 1982 NFL Draft
Robert Brown is a Defensive end out of Virginia Tech selected No. 98 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 164 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Robert Brown drafted?
Robert Brown was selected No. 98 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/robert-brown.
What college did Robert Brown play for?
Robert Brown played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Robert Brown's NFL career turn out?
164 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/robert-brown.