Anthony Brown was drafted No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 14 · #189 overall
Anthony Brown Purdue Draft
Anthony Brown was drafted No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #189
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2333rd at Purdue
The pick
How Anthony Brown came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 192 lbs
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 295 prospect36.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2333rd among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 23100% of career value
- Final season
- 20237 years after the draft
Around pick 189
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Brown.
Indiana
UTSA
Kentucky
Michigan
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Brown in the 2016 NFL Draft
Anthony Brown is a Cornerback out of Purdue selected No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Anthony Brown drafted?
Anthony Brown was selected No. 189 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/anthony-brown.
What college did Anthony Brown play for?
Anthony Brown played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Anthony Brown's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/anthony-brown.