Brian Branch was drafted No. 45 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 43 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #45 overall
Brian Branch Alabama Draft
Brian Branch was drafted No. 45 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 43 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 43
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 15102nd at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Brian Branch came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 190 lbs
- Hometown
- Fayetteville, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 30 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 15102nd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Branch.
Wisconsin
Kansas State
Georgia Tech
Illinois College
Alabama in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Bryce Young
QB · CAR
Alabama
#3
Will Anderson
LB · HOU
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#12
Jahmyr Gibbs
RB · DET
Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl
#65
Tyler Steen
OL · PHI
Alabama
#70
Byron Young
DL · LV
Alabama
#95
Jordan Battle
DB · CIN
Alabama
#101
Cameron Latu
TE · SF
Alabama
#167
Henry To'oTo'o
LB · HOU
Alabama
#224
DeMarcco Hellams
DB · ATL
Alabama
Other DB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Surtain II
DB · DEN · 2021
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#43
Roman Harper
DB · NO · 2006
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
DB · GB · 2014
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#7
Mark Barron
DB · TB · 2012
Alabama
#20
Kareem Jackson
DB · HOU · 2010
Alabama
#117
Deshea Townsend
DB · PIT · 1998
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Branch in the 2023 NFL Draft
Brian Branch is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 45 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Brian Branch drafted?
Brian Branch was selected No. 45 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/brian-branch.
What college did Brian Branch play for?
Brian Branch played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Brian Branch's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/brian-branch.