Antario Brown (born December 29, 2002) is an American football running back for the Northern Illinois Huskies.
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Sports Management |
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| Born: | December 29, 2002 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 219 lb (99 kg) |
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| High school | Beach (Savannah, Georgia) |
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Early life
editWhen Brown was 13 in 2016, his mother died after being shot in her car in front of the family's apartment after coming home from a work shift.[1] He attended Beach High School in Savannah, Georgia, where he rushed for 1,008 yards in 10 games as a junior.[2] Brown originally committed to the University of South Carolina to play college football but changed to Northern Illinois University.[3][4]
College career
editAs a true freshman at Northern Illinois in 2021, Brown started two of 10 games and rushed for 538 yards on 81 carries with five touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2022, he started three of 10 gams, rushing for 689 on 110 carries and seven touchdowns.[5] Brown became a full-time starter his junior year in 2023, rushing for 1,296 yards on 212 carries with 10 touchdowns. He returned to Northern Illinois in 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ Playing with a purpose: Antario Brown strives toward football goals in memory of his late mother, Hannah
- ^ South Carolina football lands running back recruit Antario Brown from Georgia
- ^ Savannah running back no longer part of South Carolina’s recruiting class
- ^ Beach star Antario Brown overcomes adversity to sign to play football at Northern Illinois
- ^ Antario Brown adjusting to being NIU's experienced running back
- ^ How this former Savannah football star led Northern Illinois to a huge upset of Notre Dame