Jason Brownlee Explained

Jason Brownlee
Currentteam:New York Jets
Number:16
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:30 January 1999
Birth Place:West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:202
High School:West Point
College:East Mississippi CC (2018–2019)
Southern Miss (2020–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:56
Statlabel3:Receiving average
Statvalue3:11.2
Statlabel4:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:BrowJa07

Jason Brownlee (born January 30, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern Miss.

Early life

Brownlee grew up in West Point, Mississippi and attended West Point High School.[1] He was named first-team All-State by The Clarion-Ledger as a senior after catching 42 passes for 967 yards and 11 touchdowns while West Point won the Class 5A state championship in 2017.[2]

College career

Brownlee began his college football career at East Mississippi Community College.[3] He caught 14 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown during his freshman season as the Lions won the 2018 NJCAA National Championship.[4] Brownlee had 75 catches for 1,055 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore.[5] Brownlee initially committed to transfer to Charlotte, but later flipped his commitment to Southern Miss.[6]

Brownlee led the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with 34 receptions, 610 receiving yards, and five touchdown catches in his first season with the team.[7] He again led the team in receiving and was named second-team All-Conference USA after catching 46 passes for 643 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021.[8] As a senior, Brownlee had 55 receptions for 891 yards and eight touchdowns.[9]

Professional career

Brownlee was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023.[10] He made the Jets' 53 man initial roster out of training camp. In Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, Brownlee recorded his first NFL receptions, catching both targets from Tim Boyle for 20 yards.[11] In Week 16, Brownlee caught his first professional touchdown from Trevor Siemian against the Washington Commanders.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brownlee, West Point focused on another title. The Commercial Dispatch. August 4, 2017. April 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Meet the 2017 Clarion Ledger All-State football team. The Clarion-Ledger. December 23, 2017. April 28, 2023.
  3. Web site: EMCC's Brownlee has SEC potential. Starkville Daily News. 20 August 2019 . April 28, 2023.
  4. Web site: West Point influx heavy in Scooba as EMCC goes for third straight NJCAA championship. The Commercial Dispatch. August 24, 2019. April 28, 2023.
  5. Web site: Brownlee looking to soar at Southern Miss. Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. May 29, 2020. April 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: West Point, EMCC wide receiver Jason Brownlee flips commitment from Charlotte to Southern Miss. The Commercial Dispatch. December 18, 2019. April 28, 2023.
  7. Web site: NFL Draft Profile: Jason Brownlee, Wide Receiver, Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. SI.com. December 14, 2022. April 28, 2023.
  8. Web site: USM's Camron Harrell, Jason Brownlee Earn All-Conference USA Football Honors. The Bogalusa Daily News. December 7, 2021. April 28, 2023.
  9. Web site: WR Jason Brownlee ending Southern Miss career on high note. Jeff. Haeger. WXXV25.com. December 20, 2022. April 28, 2023.
  10. Web site: Jets Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents. Ethan. Greenberg. Jack. Bell. NewYorkJets.com. May 5, 2023.
  11. Web site: Jets' Jason Brownlee: First NFL receptions Friday. December 23, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  12. Web site: Rookie Free Agent Jason Brownlee's Journey to the Jets Is Starting to Pay Dividends. May 28, 2024. newyorkjets.com. en.