J.B. Brown was drafted No. 315 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 166 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #315
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 166
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3718th at Maryland
The pick
How J.B. Brown came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
166 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 166
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3718th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3492% of career value
- Final season
- 200011 years after the draft
Around pick 315
Who came off the board on either side of J.B. Brown.
Chattanooga
South Carolina State
Howard
Ole Miss
Maryland in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.B. Brown in the 1989 NFL Draft
J.B. Brown is a Defensive back out of Maryland selected No. 315 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1989 NFL Draft. 166 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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.B. Brown drafted?
J.B. Brown was selected No. 315 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/j-b-brown.
What college did J.B. Brown play for?
J.B. Brown played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did J.B. Brown's NFL career turn out?
166 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/j-b-brown.