Courtney Brown (defensive back)
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Position: | San Francisco, California, U.S. | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Saint Mary's College (Berkeley, California) | ||||
College: | Cal Poly | ||||
NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 212 | ||||
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Courtney Leonard Brown (born February 10, 1984) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. He played college football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Early years
Brown attended Saint Mary's College High School, where he played as a cornerback and wide receiver. He received all-league honors at defensive back as a senior. In track, he qualified for the CIF State Finals. He was a four-year honor-roll member.
He accepted a football scholarship from
In 2004, he sustained a season-ending left knee injury in the season opener against Humboldt State. In 2005, he started at right cornerback, intercepting seven passes (tied for the school record), breaking up 12 passes and making 44 tackles. He was selected for All-Great West Conference First Team honors following the year.[1]
As a senior in 2006, he played in 11 games, registering 51 tackles (1.5 for loss), one interception and seven passes defensed. He allowed only 29 receptions and no touchdowns from opponents. He finished his college career with 31 starts, 111 tackles (1.5 for loss), 10 interceptions, 22 passes defensed and nine receptions for 139 yards.
At a pro day event hosted by San Jose State on March 6, 2007, Brown recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.32 seconds.[2]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Brown was selected by the
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New York Giants
After spending the 2009 season out of football, Brown signed a future contract with the New York Giants on January 6, 2010.[7] He was placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle injury on September 4, 2010.[8] He wasn't re-signed after his contract expired.
References
- ^ Milne, Brian (December 2, 2005). "Three Mustangs Honored by Great West Conference". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA). pp. D4.
- ^ Aird, Tristan (April 30, 2007). "Brown rides into Dallas; Shotwell puts on the eye patch". Mustang Daily. p. 8.
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Aird, Tristan (September 2, 2007). "Cowboys Include Brown on Roster". San Luis Obispo Tribune. pp. S1.
- ^ "Abram Elam should be safety choice". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Reality TV star Holley among Cowboys' cuts". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Giants sign 3 players to roster for 2010". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Youngmisuk, Ohm (September 4, 2010). "Cut day is here". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.