2008: Made the switch to defense in the spring... Redshirted.

2007: Played at Hawai'i before sustaining a season ending injury... Received a medical hardship.

High School: Played wide receiver, running back and defensive end for the Hornets... Named his district's Offensive Player of the Year and was an all-state honorable mention pick offensively and an all-state pick as a defensive lineman... Rushed for 1,079 yards on 93 carries and had 14 rushing touchdowns his senior year... Snagged 17 catches for 351 yards and caught four touchdowns as a senior... Averaged 16.7 yards per kickoff return... Recorded 63 tackles and 11 sacks his senior year... Punted the ball twice for an average of 33 yards... Also a member of the track & field and basketball teams at Hilldale.

Personal: Born Nov. 11, 1987... Son of Tommy and Robin Brown... Is majoring in sociology with an emphasis in social issues.