Leon Brown (American football)

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Leon Brown
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
Riverdale Park, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Riverdale Park (MD) Parkdale
College: Alabama
Position: Offensive Tackle
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Leon Brown (born February 24, 1993) is an American football tackle who is a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens after the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On May 12, 2015, Brown signed to the Baltimore Ravens. [1] On August 31, 2015, he was waived. [2]

On December 30, 2015, Brown signed to the Ravens' practice squad. [3] On January 5, 2016, Brown signed a reserve/future contract. [4] On May 12, 2016, he was waived. [5]

Baltimore Brigade

On January 16, 2017, it was announced that Brown was among the first five players signed to the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League. [6] On May 8, 2017, Brown was placed on reassignment. Brown was assigned to the Brigade once again on May 11, 2017. On May 25, 2017, Brown was placed on recallable reassignment.

Birmingham Iron

On November 9, 2018, Brown signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) for the 2019 season. [7]

Frisco Fighters

On December 20, 2022, Brown signed with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL). [8]

San Diego Strike Force

On October 16, 2023, Brown was traded to the San Diego Strike Force. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ravens Cut QB Keith Wenning, TE Phillip Supernaw". www.baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ "DeAndre Carter Among First Eight Ravens Cut". www.baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  3. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (December 31, 2015). "Leon Brown, Xzavier Dickson find NFL homes". AL.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ravens Sign Seven Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ Sun, Baltimore. "Ravens move on from guard Leon Brown, tight end Konrad Reuland". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Baltimore Arena Football Team Announces First Signings". Baltimore Brigade. January 16, 2017. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ "32 Players Sign New Contracts with the Alliance". AAF.com. November 9, 2018. Archived from the original on November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  8. ↑ "2023 Football Roster - Frisco Fighters". goifl.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Transactions". goifl.com. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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