Vincent Brown was drafted No. 43 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Mississippi Valley State. 123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 123
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 523rd at Mississippi Valley State
The pick
How Vincent Brown came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 523rd among Mississippi Valley State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 52100% of career value
- Final season
- 19957 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Vincent Brown.
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida
Kentucky · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Southern
Mississippi Valley State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other players named Vincent Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
San Diego State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vincent Brown in the 1988 NFL Draft
Vincent Brown is a Linebacker out of Mississippi Valley State selected No. 43 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Vincent Brown drafted?
Vincent Brown was selected No. 43 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/vincent-brown.
What college did Vincent Brown play for?
Vincent Brown played college football at Mississippi Valley State in the SWAC. See every Mississippi Valley State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.
How did Vincent Brown's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/vincent-brown.