Brian Townsend was drafted No. 281 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #281
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Brian Townsend came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19920 years after the draft
Around pick 281
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Townsend.
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Michigan in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Townsend in the 1992 NFL Draft
Brian Townsend is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 281 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 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 Brian Townsend drafted?
Brian Townsend was selected No. 281 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/brian-townsend.
What college did Brian Townsend play for?
Brian Townsend played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Brian Townsend's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/brian-townsend.