Brian Davis was drafted No. 30 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1568th at Nebraska
The pick
How Brian Davis came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1568th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 960% of career value
- Final season
- 19947 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Davis.
Michigan State
Wisconsin · 2× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Miami
Nebraska in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#137
Tyrone Hughes
DB · NO · 1993
Nebraska · 1× Pro Bowl
#56
Mike Minter
DB · CAR · 1997
Nebraska
#272
Brian Washington
DB · CLE · 1988
Nebraska
#93
Tyrone Williams
DB · GB · 1996
Nebraska
#19
Prince Amukamara
DB · NYG · 2011
Nebraska
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Davis in the 1987 NFL Draft
Brian Davis is a Defensive back out of Nebraska selected No. 30 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Davis drafted?
Brian Davis was selected No. 30 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/brian-davis.
What college did Brian Davis play for?
Brian Davis played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Brian Davis's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/brian-davis.