J.J. Birden was drafted No. 216 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3024th at Oregon
The pick
How J.J. Birden came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3024th among Oregon picks
- Final season
- 19968 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of J.J. Birden.
Minnesota Duluth
South Carolina State
Howard
Wisconsin
Oregon in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.J. Birden in the 1988 NFL Draft
J.J. Birden is a Wide receiver out of Oregon selected No. 216 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 J.J. Birden drafted?
J.J. Birden was selected No. 216 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/j-j-birden.
What college did J.J. Birden play for?
J.J. Birden played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did J.J. Birden's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/j-j-birden.