Kevin Brown (punter) explained

Kevin Brown
Position:Punter
Number:11
Birth Date:11 January 1963
Birth Place:Panhandle, Texas
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:178
High School:Panhandle
(Panhandle, Texas)
College:West Texas State
Undraftedyear:1987
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Punts
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Punting yards
Statvalue2:742
Pfr:B/BrowKe23

Kevin Brown (born January 11, 1963) is a former punter in the National Football League.

College career

Brown played college football at West Texas State and was an honorable mention Little All-America selection by the Associated Press as a senior.[1]

Professional career

Brown was signed as an undrafted free agent in 1987 by the Chicago Bears and was originally cut at the end of training camp.[2] He moved back to Texas and had been working as a farmer when he was re-signed by the Bears as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike.[3] Brown played in three games during the 1987 season but was released by the Bears when the strike ended.[4] Brown was signed by the Los Angeles Rams in the offseason, but was cut during training camp.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011 West Texas A&M Football Record Book. 28 July 2011 . 47. West Texas A&M University. May 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Transactions. The New York Times. August 28, 1987.
  3. Web site: BEARS II PLAYING IT STRAIGHT. Don. Pierson. Chicago Tribune. October 4, 1987.
  4. Web site: Heck finds passion in punting. Kale. Steed. Amarillo Globe-News. August 18, 2018.
  5. Web site: Ram Notebook : Hatcher Itching to Get His Kicks. Steve. Lowery. Los Angeles Times. August 23, 1988.