Patrick Brown (American football)

Patrick Brown (born December 25, 1986) is an American former professional football offensive tackle of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers in 2009. He played college football at UCF.

Patrick Brown
No. 79
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-12-25) December 25, 1986 (age 37)
Naperville, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Charles North
(St. Charles, Illinois)
College:UCF
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Conference USA All-Freshman (2005)
  • First-team All-Conference USA (2007)
  • Second-team All-Conference USA (2008)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets.

Early life

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Brown attended St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois, where he played football and track and field. He was a two-time all-conference and all-area selection.

College career

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After graduating high school, Brown attended the University of Central Florida beginning in 2005. As a true freshman, he started all 12 games he played in, leading the nation's freshman in that category. As a sophomore, he started 12 games again, earning honorable mention All-Conference USA honors. He started all 14 games in 2007, earning him first-team all-Conference USA honors. He started another 12 games in 2008, ending his national-best 50-game starting streak. He was again named as a first-team All-Conference USA selection.

Professional career

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Carolina Panthers

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Brown was signed by the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft. He was waived by the Panthers on September 5 during final cuts.

New England Patriots

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Brown was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on September 6, 2009. He was released on September 24.

Minnesota Vikings

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Brown was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings on September 29, 2009, after center Jon Cooper was promoted to the active roster.[1]

New York Jets

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The Jets claimed Brown off waivers on September 5, 2010.[2] Brown was later waived by the team on September 23, 2010.[3]

Miami Dolphins

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Two days before facing divisional rival, the New York Jets, the Dolphins would claim Brown off waivers on September 24, 2010.[4]

Brown was waived by the Dolphins on November 9, 2010.

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

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After passing through waivers Brown was signed back to the Vikings practice squad. After a season-ending injury to offensive guard Anthony Herrera, Brown was activated to the 53-man Active list on November 24.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Updated: Vikings Tweak Roster – Add WR Perretta". blog.vikings.com. September 29, 2009. Archived from the original on October 2, 2009.
  2. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (September 5, 2010), "Jets cut David Clowney, claim three off waivers", NJ.com, The Star-Ledger, archived from the original on November 5, 2010, retrieved October 16, 2010
  3. ^ Cimini, Rich (September 23, 2010), Cimini Tweet, Twitter, archived from the original on July 15, 2012, retrieved October 16, 2010
  4. ^ Schefter, Adam (September 24, 2010), Schefter Tweet, Twitter, archived from the original on September 3, 2012, retrieved October 16, 2010
  5. ^ Druley, Kevin (January 10, 2012). "St. Charles North grad Brown's 2nd stint with Vikings fruitful". Shaw Local. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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