James Brown was drafted No. 82 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Virginia State. 114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 391st at Virginia State
The pick
How James Brown came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Virginia State
CIAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 391st among Virginia State picks
- Final season
- 20008 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of James Brown.
Tennessee
Southern
Penn State
Troy
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Brown in the 1992 NFL Draft
James Brown is a Offensive tackle out of Virginia State selected No. 82 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Virginia State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1992.
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 James Brown drafted?
James Brown was selected No. 82 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/james-brown.
What college did James Brown play for?
James Brown played college football at Virginia State in the CIAA. See every Virginia State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-state-trojans.
How did James Brown's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/james-brown.