Melvin Brown was drafted No. 255 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #255
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Melvin Brown came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- 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 255
Who came off the board on either side of Melvin Brown.
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Ole Miss in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Melvin Brown in the 1983 NFL Draft
Melvin Brown is a Defensive back out of Ole Miss selected No. 255 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Melvin Brown drafted?
Melvin Brown was selected No. 255 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/melvin-brown.
What college did Melvin Brown play for?
Melvin Brown played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Melvin Brown's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/melvin-brown.