Brian Bonner was drafted No. 247 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #247
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Brian Bonner came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 247
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Bonner.
LSU
San Diego State
UCLA
Colorado Mesa
Minnesota in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Bonner in the 1988 NFL Draft
Brian Bonner is a Linebacker out of Minnesota selected No. 247 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Minnesota has produced 89 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 Bonner drafted?
Brian Bonner was selected No. 247 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-bonner.
What college did Brian Bonner play for?
Brian Bonner played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Brian Bonner's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-bonner.