Kevin Brooks was drafted No. 17 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 69 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 69
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2166th at Michigan
The pick
How Kevin Brooks came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
69 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 69
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2166th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1362% of career value
- Final season
- 19905 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Brooks.
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Mississippi Valley State · Hall of Fame · 10× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss
Kentucky
Other DT picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Brooks in the 1985 NFL Draft
Kevin Brooks is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan selected No. 17 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft. 69 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Kevin Brooks drafted?
Kevin Brooks was selected No. 17 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/kevin-brooks.
What college did Kevin Brooks play for?
Kevin Brooks played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Kevin Brooks's NFL career turn out?
69 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/kevin-brooks.