Ray Brown (offensive lineman)
| No. 62, 67, 65, 61 | |||||||
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| Position: | Guard, tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | December 12, 1962 Marion, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 318 lb (144 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Marion | ||||||
| College: | Memphis, Arkansas State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1986 / Round: 8 / Pick: 201 | ||||||
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Leonard Ray Brown Jr. (born December 12, 1962) is an American former professional
Brown played
Playing career
Early years
Following graduation from
National Football League
St Louis Cardinals
Brown was drafted in the eighth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.[1] He wore number 62 with the Cardinals. In 1986 he played in 11 games, starting 4.[2] In 1987 he played in 7 games.[2] In 1988, with the Phoenix Cardinals he played 15 games.
Washington Redskins
In 1989 Brown signed with the Washington Redskins. He played 7 games that season. In 1990 he did not play in any games. In 1991 he missed the whole season because of an elbow injury.[2] He came back the next season and over the next 4 seasons, he played in every game.[2]
San Francisco 49ers
In 1996, Brown played with the 49ers. He played in all 16 games.[2] In 1997 he played in 15 out of 16 games.[3] In his 13th year in the NFL, he played all 16 games at the age of 35.[3] He played in three more seasons for the 49ers, and made the Pro Bowl in 2001. Brown is one of the oldest players to play in the Pro Bowl, doing so at the age of 40. [4]
Detroit Lions
Ray Brown played 2 seasons with the Detroit Lions from 2002-2003.[4]
Washington Redskins (2nd Stint)
Brown played in 2004 and in 2005 with the Redskins. He announced his retirement January 14, 2006 after 20 seasons, the same day he started a playoff game for the Redskins. He is one of the oldest players to start a playoff game at the age of 43.[5]
Coaching career
Washington Redskins
Brown was a special assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in 2006.[6]
Buffalo Bills
Brown was hired as assistant offensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills on January 17, 2008. He was not retained by the Bills after the firing of head coach Dick Jauron.
San Francisco 49ers
Brown was hired as offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers for the 2010 season.[7][8]
Carolina Panthers
On January 25, 2011, Brown was announced as the assistant line coach for the Carolina Panthers[citation needed].
In the 2015 season, Brown and the Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016. The Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[9]
Arizona Cardinals
On February 14, 2018, Brown was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their offensive line coach.[10]
Notes and references
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Ray Brown Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "Ray Brown Statistics on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ a b "Ray Brown Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ After 20 Years, Brown Calls End to His Career Washington Post
- ^ "Ray Brown | Pro Football History.com". pro-football-history.com.
- ^ "Brown Named Assistant O-Line Coach". www.49ers.com.
- ^ Fucillo, David (February 4, 2010). "49ers officially name Ray Brown Assistant Offensive Line Coach". Niners Nation. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Cox, Seth (January 23, 2018). "Arizona Cardinals add veteran offensive line coach Ray Brown according to report". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference ·