Daniel Brown (American football) explained

Daniel Brown
Number:83, 85, 87
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:26 May 1992
Birth Place:Windsor, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:247
High School:Isle of Wight Academy
(Isle of Wight County, Virginia)
College:James Madison
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:46
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:449
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:BrowDa04

Daniel Brown (born May 26, 1992)[1] is a former American football tight end. He played college football at James Madison, and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.

Early life

Brown attended Isle of Wight Academy, where he was a three-sport athlete (basketball, football, and baseball). From 2005-2007, he helped Isle of Wight win three consecutive state championships. As a junior, he was named Second-team All-State and First-team All-conference. As senior, he was named First-team All-state, as well as All-Conference. During his junior and senior seasons in basketball, he was named First-team All-state and All-conference. He was named a team captain in basketball as a freshman, junior and senior. In baseball, he was named First-team All-state, and All-Conference as a senior, as well as the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) as a sophomore and senior. He was also named to the honor roll during all four years at Isle of Wight Academy.

College career

After graduating from Isle of Wight Academy, Brown began attending James Madison University, where he majored in computer information systems.

As a true freshman in 2010, he redshirted and did not play in his first season at James Madison. He returned in 2011 and was able to redshirt for the second consecutive year. He was used primarily as a reserve wide receiver throughout the season. In the 2011 season opener against North Carolina, he recorded a 41-yard touchdown reception. He finished his freshman season with five receptions for 157 yards and one touchdown in 12 games. In 2012, he played the first three games before suffering a season-ending injury against West Virginia. He finished the season with two receptions for 22 receiving yards and a touchdown. After his junior season was cut short, he returned in 2013 and had his best collegiate season. He ended the season with a career-high 42 receptions for 665 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns in 11 games. In 2014, he returned as a redshirt senior. On November 1, 2014, he recorded a career-high eight receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown against William & Mary. He finished his last collegiate season with 42 catches for 606 yards and seven touchdowns.

Brown finished his college career with a total of 91 receptions for 1,450 receiving yards and 17 touchdown receptions in 38 games.[2]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

With limited experience, Brown went undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft. On May 12, 2015, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. In Week 2 of the pre-season, he caught a 28-yard touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, he recorded three receptions for 30-yards and a touchdown. After the pre-season, he was waived and signed to the Ravens' practice squad. On November 29, 2015, he was activate promoted to the main roster after the Ravens suffered injuries to their receiving corps, with season-ending injuries to Steve Smith Sr., Michael Campanaro, Breshad Perriman, Cam Worthy, and Darren Waller. On November 30, 2015, Brown received his first playing time on Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns.[3]

On September 3, 2016, Brown was waived by the Ravens.[4] The next day, he was signed to the Ravens' practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 5, 2016.[6] On October 22, 2016, he was released by the Ravens.[7]

Chicago Bears

On October 24, 2016, the Chicago Bears claimed Brown off waivers.[8] On November 27, he recorded his first career touchdown reception in a loss to the Tennessee Titans.[9] Brown finished the 2016 season with three starts in eight games, recording sixteen passes for 124 yards and a touchdown.

On March 6, 2017, Brown re-signed with the Bears.[10] Brown started twice in fourteen games, logging 13 receptions for 129 yards.

On March 16, 2018, Brown re-signed with the Bears.[11]

New York Jets (first stint)

On March 18, 2019, Brown signed with the New York Jets.[12]

On February 13, 2020, Brown was re-signed to a one-year deal.[13] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list at the start of training camp on July 30, 2020.[14] He was activated on August 22, 2020.[15] Brown was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[16] but was re-signed two days later.[17]

Brown re-signed with the Jets again on April 19, 2021.[18]

Kansas City Chiefs

Brown was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on November 2, 2021.[19] He was waived on November 20, 2021.[20]

New York Jets (second stint)

On November 30, 2021, Brown was signed to the Jets practice squad.[21]

Personal life

Brown was raised by his parents, Mike and Cathy Brown, and Carolyn Brown.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . June 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: James Madison University/Player Bio:Daniel Brown .
  3. Web site: NFL Player profile:Daniel Brown . NFL.com.
  4. Web site: Downing . Garrett . September 3, 2016 . Ravens Trim 2016 Roster to 53 Players . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903074419/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Trim-2016-Roster-To-53-Players/996d3b0a-7452-413d-a887-9e94be344117 . September 3, 2017 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  5. Web site: Downing . Garrett . September 4, 2016 . Ravens Sign 8 Player to Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180118223402/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-8-Players-To-Practice-Squad/648bae16-24a7-4414-8f6c-ee2c9964f2e9 . January 18, 2018 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  6. Web site: Mink . Ryan . October 5, 2016 . Ravens Promote TE Daniel Brown To 53-Man Roster . June 25, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  7. Web site: Downing . Garrett . October 22, 2016 . Ravens Activate Lorenzo Taliaferro, Promote Robertson Daniel to 53-man Roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171021055912/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/ravens-activate-lorenzo-taliaferro-promote-robertson-daniel-to-53-man-roster/d0be0e60-4593-4fa0-9dae-fec97a973e8e . October 21, 2017 . October 22, 2016 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  8. Web site: Eurich . Matt . October 24, 2016 . Report: Bears claim tight end Daniel Brown . October 24, 2016 . 247 Sports.
  9. Web site: Mayer . Larry . November 27, 2016 . Bears' rally falls short in 27-21 loss . November 28, 2016 . Chicago Bears.
  10. Web site: Alper . Josh . March 6, 2017 . Bears re-sign Daniel Brown, tender Josh Bellamy and Bryce Callahan . June 25, 2023 . ProFootballTalk.
  11. Web site: Mayer, Larry . March 16, 2018 . Roster Moves: Bears retaining Pat O'Donnell, Daniel Brown . ChicagoBears.com.
  12. News: Neumann . Sam . March 18, 2019 . Jets sign ex-Bears TE Daniel Brown . . Jets Wire . March 18, 2019.
  13. Web site: Greenberg, Ethan . February 13, 2020 . Jets Sign TE Daniel Brown . NewYorkJets.com.
  14. News: Lange, Randy . July 30, 2020 . Four Jets Veterans Placed on to Active Injury Lists . NewYorkJets.com . July 30, 2020.
  15. News: Aber, Spencer . August 22, 2020 . Jets activate Avery Williamson, Ryan Griffin, Daniel Brown . USAToday.com . August 23, 2020.
  16. News: Lange, Randy . September 5, 2020 . Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit . NewYorkJets.com . September 14, 2020.
  17. News: Greenberg, Ethan . September 7, 2020 . Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve . NewYorkJets.com . September 14, 2020.
  18. News: Greenberg, Ethan . April 19, 2021 . Jets Sign TE Daniel Brown . NewYorkJets.com . April 19, 2021.
  19. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . November 2, 2021 . Jets Trade for OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif . June 25, 2023 . NewYorkJets.com.
  20. Web site: Obermuller . Michael . November 20, 2021 . Chiefs Promote Preseason Darling for Week 11 vs. Cowboys . June 25, 2023 . Heavy.com.
  21. Web site: Chandler . Joey . December 1, 2021 . Jets add Dan Brown to practice squad, release James Morgan . June 26, 2023 . NJ.com . en.