Donald Brown (defensive back)

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Donald Brown
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1963-11-28) November 28, 1963 (age 59)
Annapolis, Maryland
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Annapolis (MD)
College: Maryland
NFL Draft: 1986  / Round: 5 / Pick: 129
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR  ·  ArenaFan.com

Donald Brown (born November 28, 1963) is a former American football defensive back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers and New York Giants. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma before transferring to the University of Maryland. Brown attended Annapolis High School in Annapolis, Maryland. He was also a member of the Miami Hooters of the Arena Football League. He was named Second-team All-Arena in 1994. [1]

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References

  1. "Annapolis front, center at Hall banquet". capitalgazette.com. October 12, 2004. Retrieved August 2, 2014.[ permanent dead link ]