Gene Branton was drafted No. 148 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Texas Southern. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #148
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Gene Branton came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Texas Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19852 years after the draft
Around pick 148
Who came off the board on either side of Gene Branton.
Georgia Tech
Northwestern State
Pittsburgh
Alabama A&M
Texas Southern in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Texas Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gene Branton in the 1983 NFL Draft
Gene Branton is a Wide receiver out of Texas Southern selected No. 148 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Texas Southern has produced 13 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 Gene Branton drafted?
Gene Branton was selected No. 148 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gene-branton.
What college did Gene Branton play for?
Gene Branton played college football at Texas Southern in the SWAC. See every Texas Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-southern-tigers.
How did Gene Branton's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gene-branton.