John Browning was drafted No. 68 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value

1996 NFL Draft · Rd 3 · #68 overall

John Browning West Virginia Draft

John Browning was drafted No. 68 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value

Overall pick
#68
Round
3
Draft class
1996
NFL games
121
Years as starter
5
Career AV
3913th at West Virginia

The pick

How John Browning came off the board in 1996.

Drafted by

Kansas City Chiefs

Rd 3 · #68 overall · AFC West

Full 1996 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value

Games played
121
Seasons as a starter
5
Career approximate value
3913th among West Virginia picks
AV with the drafting club
39100% of career value
Final season
20059 years after the draft

Around pick 68

Who came off the board on either side of John Browning.

West Virginia in the 1996 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DT picks from West Virginia

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

John Browning in the 1996 NFL Draft

John Browning is a Defensive tackle out of West Virginia selected No. 68 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.

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 John Browning drafted?

John Browning was selected No. 68 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/john-browning.

What college did John Browning play for?

John Browning played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.

How did John Browning's NFL career turn out?

121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/john-browning.