Brian Washington was drafted No. 272 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 124 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #272
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 124
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4718th at Nebraska
The pick
How Brian Washington came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
124 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 124
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4718th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 511% of career value
- Final season
- 19968 years after the draft
Around pick 272
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Washington.
Maryland
Hawai'i
Baylor
San Diego State
Nebraska in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Washington in the 1988 NFL Draft
Brian Washington is a Defensive back out of Nebraska selected No. 272 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 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 Washington drafted?
Brian Washington was selected No. 272 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-washington.
What college did Brian Washington play for?
Brian Washington 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 Washington's NFL career turn out?
124 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-washington.