Gary Brown was drafted No. 214 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #214
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2757th at Penn State
The pick
How Gary Brown came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2757th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1556% of career value
- Final season
- 19998 years after the draft
Around pick 214
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Brown.
Michigan
Texas
Florida
Notre Dame
Penn State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Saquon Barkley
RB · NYG · 2018
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#3
Curt Warner
RB · SEA · 1983
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#27
Larry Johnson
RB · KC · 2003
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#53
Miles Sanders
RB · PHI · 2019
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#46
Matt Suhey
RB · CHI · 1980
Penn State
#154
Mike Guman
RB · LAR · 1980
Penn State
Other players named Gary Brown
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Brown in the 1991 NFL Draft
Gary Brown is a Running back out of Penn State selected No. 214 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Gary Brown drafted?
Gary Brown was selected No. 214 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/gary-brown.
What college did Gary Brown play for?
Gary Brown played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Gary Brown's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/gary-brown.