Mike Brown was drafted No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 116 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5610th at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Mike Brown came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5610th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5191% of career value
- Final season
- 20099 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Brown.
USC
Arizona State · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Nebraska in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Brown in the 2000 NFL Draft
Mike Brown is a Defensive back out of Nebraska selected No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Mike Brown drafted?
Mike Brown was selected No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/mike-brown.
What college did Mike Brown play for?
Mike Brown played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Mike Brown's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/mike-brown.