Robert Brown (American football, born 1960)

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).

Robert Brown
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Robert Brown
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Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1960-05-21) May 21, 1960 (age 64)
Edenton, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:John A. Holmes (Edenton)
College:Virginia Tech
NFL draft:1982 / round: 4 / pick: 98
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:25.5
Interceptions:2
Fumble recoveries:13
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Brown Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Robert Brown signs with Virginia Tech". Rowan-Chowan News-Herald. December 21, 1979. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Robert Brown Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Murray Olderman (November 28, 1981). "NEA's 1981 All-America football team". Mattoon (IL) Journal Gazette. p. 14. Retrieved June 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  5. ^ "1982 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Robert Brown Pro Football Stats". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 8, 2024.