Bud Brown was drafted No. 305 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #305
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1714th at Southern Mississippi
The pick
How Bud Brown came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1714th among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 19884 years after the draft
Around pick 305
Who came off the board on either side of Bud Brown.
Tulane
Auburn
BYU
Southern Mississippi in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bud Brown in the 1984 NFL Draft
Bud Brown is a Defensive back out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 305 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Bud Brown drafted?
Bud Brown was selected No. 305 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/bud-brown.
What college did Bud Brown play for?
Bud Brown played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Bud Brown's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/bud-brown.