Duane Brown was drafted No. 26 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 220 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall
Duane Brown Virginia Tech Draft
Duane Brown was drafted No. 26 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 220 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 220
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 913rd at Virginia Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Duane Brown came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 315 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 58 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
220 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
- Games played
- 220
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 913rd among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5662% of career value
- Final season
- 202315 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Duane Brown.
East Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
South Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Arizona
USC
Virginia Tech in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Duane Brown in the 2008 NFL Draft
Duane Brown is a Offensive tackle out of Virginia Tech selected No. 26 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft. 220 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Duane Brown drafted?
Duane Brown was selected No. 26 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/duane-brown.
What college did Duane Brown play for?
Duane Brown played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Duane Brown's NFL career turn out?
220 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/duane-brown.