Chris Brown was drafted No. 164 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 22
- Career AV
- 3149th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Chris Brown came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Career approximate value
- 3149th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19851 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Brown.
Arizona
Oregon
Ohio State
Iowa
Notre Dame in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Harrison Smith
DB · MIN · 2012
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#64
Dave Duerson
DB · CHI · 1983
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
#41
Dave Waymer
DB · NO · 1980
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Todd Lyght
DB · LAR · 1991
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#50
Bobby Taylor
DB · PHI · 1995
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#85
Allen Rossum
DB · PHI · 1998
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
Other players named Chris Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Brown in the 1984 NFL Draft
Chris Brown is a Defensive back out of Notre Dame selected No. 164 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Chris Brown drafted?
Chris Brown was selected No. 164 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/chris-brown.
What college did Chris Brown play for?
Chris Brown played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Chris Brown's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/chris-brown.