Gilbert Brown was drafted No. 79 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 395th at Kansas
The pick
How Gilbert Brown came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 395th among Kansas picks
- Final season
- 200310 years after the draft
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Gilbert Brown.
NC State
Virginia
UTEP
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Kansas in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gilbert Brown in the 1993 NFL Draft
Gilbert Brown is a Defensive tackle out of Kansas selected No. 79 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 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 Gilbert Brown drafted?
Gilbert Brown was selected No. 79 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/gilbert-brown.
What college did Gilbert Brown play for?
Gilbert Brown played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Gilbert Brown's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/gilbert-brown.