Courtney Brown was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2757th at Penn State
The pick
How Courtney Brown came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2757th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2178% of career value
- Final season
- 20055 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Courtney Brown.
Alabama · 6× Pro Bowl
Penn State in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Courtney Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Cal Poly
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Courtney Brown in the 2000 NFL Draft
Courtney Brown is a Defensive end out of Penn State selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Courtney Brown drafted?
Courtney Brown was selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/courtney-brown.
What college did Courtney Brown play for?
Courtney Brown played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Courtney Brown's NFL career turn out?
61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/courtney-brown.