Brett Favre was drafted No. 33 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 302 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 158 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 302
- Years as starter
- 19
- Career AV
- 1581st at Southern Mississippi
- Pro Bowls
- 11
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Brett Favre came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
302 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 158 career approximate value
- Games played
- 302
- Seasons as a starter
- 19
- Career approximate value
- 1581st among Southern Mississippi picks
- Final season
- 201019 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Brett Favre.
UCLA
NC State
Louisville
Oregon State
Southern Mississippi in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brett Favre in the 1991 NFL Draft
Brett Favre is a Quarterback out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 33 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft. 302 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 158 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Brett Favre drafted?
Brett Favre was selected No. 33 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/brett-favre.
What college did Brett Favre play for?
Brett Favre played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Brett Favre's NFL career turn out?
302 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 158 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/brett-favre.