Robert Brown (American football, born 1960) explained

Robert Brown
Number:93
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:21 May 1960
Birth Place:Edenton, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:268
High School:John A. Holmes (Edenton)
College:Virginia Tech
Draftyear:1982
Draftround:4
Draftpick:98
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:25.5
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:13
Pfr:BrowRo20

Robert Lee Brown (born May 21, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL).

Born and raised in Edenton, North Carolina, Brown played scholastically at John A. Holmes High School.[1] He began his collegiate career at Chowan Junior College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, where he was named to the Coastal Conference first-team and was an honorable mention junior college All-American.[2] He went on to play for the Virginia Tech Hokies,[3] where, as a senior, he was honored by the Newspaper Enterprise Association as a second-team All-American.[4]

Brown was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth-round of the 1982 NFL draft.[5] He spent his entire eleven year career with the Packers, his first four years as a reserve and last seven as a starter. For his career, Brown recorded 25.5 sacks and 13 fumble recoveries. He had 2 interceptions, one of which he returned 5 yards for a touchdown.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Brown Stats . Dec 12, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. News: Rowan-Chowan News-Herald . Robert Brown signs with Virginia Tech . Dec 21, 1979 . 12 . Jun 8, 2024 . Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Robert Brown Stats . NFL.com . Jun 8, 2024.
  4. News: NEA's 1981 All-America football team . Murray Olderman . Mattoon (IL) Journal Gazette . Nov 28, 1981 . 14 . Jun 8, 2024 . Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: 1982 NFL Draft Listing . Jun 8, 2024 . Pro Football Reference.
  6. Web site: Robert Brown Pro Football Stats . Jun 8, 2024 . Pro Football Archives.