Brian Hawkins was drafted No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft out of San José State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Brian Hawkins came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Hawkins.
Missouri
Boston College
Florida
Pittsburgh
San José State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from San José State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Hawkins in the 1983 NFL Draft
Brian Hawkins is a Defensive back out of San José State selected No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. San José State has produced 40 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 Hawkins drafted?
Brian Hawkins was selected No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/brian-hawkins.
What college did Brian Hawkins play for?
Brian Hawkins played college football at San José State in the Mountain West. See every San José State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-jos-state-spartans.
How did Brian Hawkins's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/brian-hawkins.