Stephen Braggs was drafted No. 165 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Texas. 83 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 83
- Career AV
- 888th at Texas
The pick
How Stephen Braggs came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Career approximate value
- 888th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 788% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Stephen Braggs.
Fresno State
Eastern Washington
Colorado College
James Madison
Texas in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Earl Thomas
DB · SEA · 2010
Texas · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#21
Jerry Gray
DB · LAR · 1985
Texas · 4× Pro Bowl
#19
Michael Griffin
DB · TEN · 2007
Texas · 2× Pro Bowl
#110
Nathan Vasher
DB · CHI · 2004
Texas · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Quentin Jammer
DB · LAC · 2002
Texas
#17
Johnnie Johnson
DB · LAR · 1980
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stephen Braggs in the 1987 NFL Draft
Stephen Braggs is a Defensive back out of Texas selected No. 165 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Stephen Braggs drafted?
Stephen Braggs was selected No. 165 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/stephen-braggs.
What college did Stephen Braggs play for?
Stephen Braggs played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Stephen Braggs's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/stephen-braggs.