Ray Brown was drafted No. 201 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. 262 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #201
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 262
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 782nd at Arkansas State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ray Brown came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
262 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 262
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 782nd among Arkansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 23% of career value
- Final season
- 200519 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 201
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Brown.
North Carolina
Utah
Notre Dame
Vanderbilt
Arkansas State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other players named Ray Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Brown in the 1986 NFL Draft
Ray Brown is a Guard out of Arkansas State selected No. 201 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft. 262 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Arkansas State has produced 20 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 Ray Brown drafted?
Ray Brown was selected No. 201 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/ray-brown.
What college did Ray Brown play for?
Ray Brown played college football at Arkansas State in the Sun Belt. See every Arkansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-state-red-wolves.
How did Ray Brown's NFL career turn out?
262 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/ray-brown.