Rod Brown was drafted No. 175 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft out of NC State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
The pick
How Rod Brown came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1997 classAround pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Brown.
Nevada
BYU
West Virginia
James Madison
Other RB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Brown in the 1997 NFL Draft
Rod Brown is a Running back out of NC State selected No. 175 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. NC State has produced 117 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 Rod Brown drafted?
Rod Brown was selected No. 175 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/rod-brown.
What college did Rod Brown play for?
Rod Brown played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Rod Brown's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/rod-brown.