Tony Brackens was drafted No. 33 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Texas. 107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4920th at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Tony Brackens came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4920th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 49100% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Brackens.
Nevada
Texas A&M
Michigan
Purdue · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Texas in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Brackens in the 1996 NFL Draft
Tony Brackens is a Defensive end out of Texas selected No. 33 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Tony Brackens drafted?
Tony Brackens was selected No. 33 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tony-brackens.
What college did Tony Brackens play for?
Tony Brackens played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Tony Brackens's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tony-brackens.