Brian Dawkins was drafted No. 61 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 224 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 224
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 1041st at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Brian Dawkins came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
224 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Games played
- 224
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 1041st among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9490% of career value
- Final season
- 201115 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Dawkins.
Washington
Georgia Tech
Texas A&M
West Virginia
Clemson in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#10
Terry Kinard
DB · NYG · 1983
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Justin Miller
DB · NYJ · 2005
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#40
Dexter McCleon
DB · LAR · 1997
Clemson
#102
Bashaud Breeland
DB · WAS · 2014
Clemson
#50
Marcus Gilchrist
DB · LAC · 2011
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Dawkins in the 1996 NFL Draft
Brian Dawkins is a Defensive back out of Clemson selected No. 61 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1996 NFL Draft. 224 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Dawkins drafted?
Brian Dawkins was selected No. 61 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/brian-dawkins.
What college did Brian Dawkins play for?
Brian Dawkins played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Brian Dawkins's NFL career turn out?
224 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/brian-dawkins.