Steve Brown was drafted No. 83 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3024th at Oregon
The pick
How Steve Brown came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3024th among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 30100% of career value
- Final season
- 19907 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Brown.
UCLA
Washington
Nevada · 4× Pro Bowl
San Diego State
Oregon in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Brown in the 1983 NFL Draft
Steve Brown is a Defensive back out of Oregon selected No. 83 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Steve Brown drafted?
Steve Brown was selected No. 83 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/steve-brown.
What college did Steve Brown play for?
Steve Brown played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Steve Brown's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/steve-brown.