Keith Brooking was drafted No. 12 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 225 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 225
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 812nd at Georgia Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Keith Brooking came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
225 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Games played
- 225
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 812nd among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6681% of career value
- Final season
- 201214 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Brooking.
Miami
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
Auburn · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Georgia Tech in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia Tech · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#39
Daryl Smith
LB · JAX · 2004
Georgia Tech
#201
Al Richardson
LB · ATL · 1980
Georgia Tech
#93
Philip Wheeler
LB · IND · 2008
Georgia Tech
#50
Jeremiah Attaochu
LB · LAC · 2014
Georgia Tech
#93
Keyaron Fox
LB · KC · 2004
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Brooking in the 1998 NFL Draft
Keith Brooking is a Linebacker out of Georgia Tech selected No. 12 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft. 225 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Keith Brooking drafted?
Keith Brooking was selected No. 12 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/keith-brooking.
What college did Keith Brooking play for?
Keith Brooking played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Keith Brooking's NFL career turn out?
225 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/keith-brooking.