Kevin Brown (punter) explained

Kevin Brown
Number:11
Position:Punter
Birth Date:11 January 1963
Birth Place:Panhandle, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:178
High School:Panhandle
(Panhandle, Texas)
College:West Texas State
Undraftedyear:1987
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Punts
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Punting yards
Statvalue2:742
Statlabel3:Longest punt
Statvalue3:58
Pfr:B/BrowKe23

Kevin Brown (born January 11, 1963) is an American former professional football punter in the National Football League (NFL).

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.