John Brantley was drafted No. 325 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #325
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 20
- Career AV
- 2148th at Georgia
The pick
How John Brantley came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Career approximate value
- 2148th among Georgia picks
- Final season
- 19924 years after the draft
Around pick 325
Who came off the board on either side of John Brantley.
South Carolina
North Alabama
San Diego State
Syracuse
Georgia in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Justin Houston
LB · KC · 2011
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#63
Mo Lewis
LB · NYJ · 1991
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#14
Thomas Davis
LB · CAR · 2005
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#39
Kendrell Bell
LB · PIT · 2001
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
#49
Randall Godfrey
LB · DAL · 1996
Georgia
#73
Will Witherspoon
LB · CAR · 2002
Georgia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Brantley in the 1988 NFL Draft
John Brantley is a Linebacker out of Georgia selected No. 325 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 John Brantley drafted?
John Brantley was selected No. 325 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/john-brantley.
What college did John Brantley play for?
John Brantley played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did John Brantley's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/john-brantley.