Brian Jordan was drafted No. 173 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Richmond. 36 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #173
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 36
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 134th at Richmond
The pick
How Brian Jordan came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 134th among Richmond picks
- Final season
- 19912 years after the draft
Around pick 173
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Jordan.
LSU
West Virginia
Kentucky
Eastern Illinois
Other DB picks from Richmond
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Jordan in the 1989 NFL Draft
Brian Jordan is a Defensive back out of Richmond selected No. 173 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1989 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Richmond has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Jordan drafted?
Brian Jordan was selected No. 173 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/brian-jordan.
What college did Brian Jordan play for?
Brian Jordan played college football at Richmond in the Patriot League. See every Richmond draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/richmond-spiders.
How did Brian Jordan's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/brian-jordan.