Tony Brackens: Pick #33 in the 1996 NFL Draft

Tony Brackens is a former defensive end out of Texas, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 33rd overall pick (round 2) in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 107 regular-season games from 1996 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

1996

Round

Round 2

Pick

33rd overall

Team

Jacksonville Jaguars

Position

DE

College

Texas

Tony Brackens Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Ranks 5th in the 1996 draft class in sacks (55).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
107	304	55	5

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	JAX	16	51	14	13	12	7	2	8	8
2000	JAX	16	50	8	11	7.5	7	1	8	2
2001	JAX	11	35	3	11	11	6	0	6	5
2002	JAX	5	8	2	2	1	1	0	1	0
2003	JAX	14	20	7	0	4.5	0	1	2	1
Since 1999		62	164	34	37	36	21	4	25	16

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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