No. 4 Edmonton Elks | |
Born: | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. | October 9, 1996
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Running back |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
College | Incarnate Word Highland CC |
High school | Wando High |
Career history | |
As player | |
2022–present | Edmonton Elks |
Career stats | |
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Kevin Brown (born October 9, 1996) is an American professional football running back with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Brown first played college football for the Highland Community College Scotties in 2017 and 2018. [1] He then transferred to the University of the Incarnate Word in 2019 and played for the Cardinals football team from 2019 to 2021. [1]
Brown signed with the Edmonton Elks on September 1, 2022. [2] In 2022, he was named the Most Outstanding Rookie for the Elks. In Week 15 of the 2023 season, Brown was named to the CFL Honour Roll after rushing for 175 yards against Saskatchewan. [3]
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