Brandon Brown (American football executive) explained

Brandon Brown
Current Team:New York Giants
Position:Assistant general manager
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Glen Cove, New York
High School:South Huntington (NY) St. Anthony's
College:Fordham
Pastexecutive:
  • New York Jets
    Pro personnel intern
  • Boston College (2013)
    Recruiting specialist
  • Boston College (2014)
    Assistant director of player personnel
  • Indianapolis Colts
    Scouting assistant
  • Indianapolis Colts
    Advance scout
  • Philadelphia Eagles (–)
    Assistant director of pro scouting
  • Philadelphia Eagles (–)
    Director of pro scouting
  • Philadelphia Eagles
    Director of player personnel
  • New York Giants (–present)
    Assistant general manager
Highlights:

Brandon Brown (born 1988) is an American football executive who is the assistant general manager for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served in various scouting and executive roles for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2017 to 2021.

Brown played college football at Fordham University as a defensive back from 2006 to 2009. He began his career as a pro personnel intern for the New York Jets in 2012 and has also previously served at Boston College, Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles.

Early life and education

Born in Glen Cove, New York, Brown attended St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, New York. He then attended and played college football at Fordham University as a defensive back from 2006 to 2009. While at Fordham University, Brown earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a dual concentration in entrepreneurship and communications media management in 2010.[2] Brown then earned his Juris Doctor degree from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.[3]

Executive career

New York Jets

In 2012, Brown began his NFL career and was hired by the New York Jets as a pro personnel intern under general manager Mike Tannenbaum.[4]

Boston College

In 2013, Brown joined Boston College as a recruiting specialist. In 2014, he was promoted to assistant director of player personnel.[5]

Indianapolis Colts

In 2015, Brown was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as a scouting assistant under general manager Ryan Grigson, before being promoted to advance scout in 2016.[6]

Philadelphia Eagles

In 2017, Brown was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their assistant director of pro scouting under general manager Howie Roseman. That year, the Eagles went to Super Bowl LII and the team defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 to win their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. On June 13, 2019, Brown was promoted director of pro scouting.[7] On May 27, 2021, Brown was promoted to director of player personnel.[8]

New York Giants

On February 7, 2022, Brown was hired by the New York Giants as their assistant general manager under general manager Joe Schoen.[9] [10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brandon Brown – New York Giants profile. New York Giants. January 25, 2024.
  2. Web site: Brandon Brown – Philadelphia Eagles profile. Philadelphia Eagles. January 25, 2024.
  3. Web site: Brandon Brown . giants.com . New York Giants . 18 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Smith . Eric . GM Search: Chargers Confirm Second Round Interview with Brandon Brown . Chargers.com . Chargers Football Company, LLC. . 18 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Brandon Brown - Football Coach . 2024-01-26 . Boston College Athletics . en.
  6. Web site: Citak . Matt . Brandon Brown ready to 'push the needle' with Giants . giants.com . New York Giants . 18 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Eagles announce changes to scouting and football operations departments. Philadelphia Eagles. June 13, 2019. January 25, 2024.
  8. Web site: Eagles announce changes to football operations department. Philadelphia Eagles. May 27, 2021. January 25, 2024.
  9. Web site: Giants hire Brandon Brown as assistant GM. Philadelphia Eagles. Chris. McPherson. January 15, 2022. January 25, 2024.
  10. Web site: Brandon Brown settles into Joe Schoen's old chair. New York Giants. Dan. Salomone. August 21, 2022. January 25, 2024.