Ron Brown was drafted No. 41 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #41
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2037th at Arizona State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Ron Brown came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2037th among Arizona State picks
- Final season
- 19918 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 41
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Brown.
West Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
LSU
Arizona State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Arizona State
#29
Vernon Maxwell
LB · IND
Arizona State
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI
Arizona State
#77
Bryan Caldwell
DE · DAL
Arizona State
#92
Ron Wetzel
TE · KC
Arizona State
#169
Alvin Moore
RB · IND
Arizona State
#181
Mike Black
P · DET
Arizona State
#254
Walt Bowyer
DE · DEN
Arizona State
Other WR picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Ron Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
USC
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Brown in the 1983 NFL Draft
Ron Brown is a Wide receiver out of Arizona State selected No. 41 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Ron Brown drafted?
Ron Brown was selected No. 41 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ron-brown.
What college did Ron Brown play for?
Ron Brown played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Ron Brown's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ron-brown.