Mel Bratton was drafted No. 180 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Miami. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #180
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 4144th at Miami
The pick
How Mel Bratton came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 4144th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 19901 years after the draft
Around pick 180
Who came off the board on either side of Mel Bratton.
Boston College
South Carolina
Ole Miss
Kentucky
Miami in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Frank Gore
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Miami · 5× Pro Bowl
#51
Clinton Portis
RB · DEN · 2002
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#23
Willis McGahee
RB · BUF · 2003
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#97
Lamar Miller
RB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Duke Johnson
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Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mel Bratton in the 1989 NFL Draft
Mel Bratton is a Running back out of Miami selected No. 180 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Mel Bratton drafted?
Mel Bratton was selected No. 180 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mel-bratton.
What college did Mel Bratton play for?
Mel Bratton played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Mel Bratton's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mel-bratton.