Brian Salonen was drafted No. 278 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Montana. 32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #278
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 38th at Montana
The pick
How Brian Salonen came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Montana
Big Sky at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 38th among Montana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19851 years after the draft
Around pick 278
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Salonen.
Texas
Oklahoma State
Miami
East Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
Other LB picks from Montana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Salonen in the 1984 NFL Draft
Brian Salonen is a Linebacker out of Montana selected No. 278 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1984 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Montana has produced 22 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 Salonen drafted?
Brian Salonen was selected No. 278 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/brian-salonen.
What college did Brian Salonen play for?
Brian Salonen played college football at Montana in the Big Sky. See every Montana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/montana-grizzlies.
How did Brian Salonen's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/brian-salonen.