Samuel Brown (American football)

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Sam Brown Jr.
No. 17 – Green Bay Packers
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2002-08-15) August 15, 2002 (age 22)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: New Hampstead (Bloomingdale, Georgia)
College: West Virginia (2020–2021)
Houston (2022–2023)
Miami (2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Samuel Brown Jr. (born August 15, 2002) [1] [2] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers, Houston Cougars, and Miami Hurricanes.

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Early life and high school

Brown attended New Hampstead High School in Bloomingdale, Georgia, and was rated as a three-star recruit. He originally committed to play college football for the UCF, [3] but switched his commitment to play for the West Virginia Mountaineers over other schools such as Florida, Ole Miss, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Oregon, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Wake Forest. [4] [5]

College career

West Virginia

Brown appeared in nine games at West Virginia from 2020 to 2021, recording ten receptions for 108 yards. [6] After the 2021 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [7]

Houston

Brown transferred to play for the Houston Cougars. [8] In week 6 of the 2022 season, he notched nine receptions for 116 yards in a win over Memphis. [9] Following the regular season finale against Tulsa, Brown slapped Tulsa player Bryson Powers, resulting in his suspension for the team's bowl game. [10] During Brown's first season with the Cougars in 2022 he appeared in 11 games with seven starts, where he hauled in 41 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns. [11] In week 10 of the 2023 season, he hauled in nine receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown in a win over Baylor. [12] Brown finished the 2023 season with 62 receptions for 815 yards and three touchdowns, earning Big 12 Conference honorable mention. [11] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [11]

Miami

Brown transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes. [13] In week 8 of the 2024 season, he hauled in three receptions for 125 yards in a win over Louisville, [14] earning Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Receiver of the week honors. [15]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		200 lb
(91 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.44 s1.52 s2.58 s41.5 in
(1.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine [16] [17]

Brown signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 29, 2025. [18]

References

  1. ↑ @playboisammy (July 16, 2019). "Committing on my birthday 8/15" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2024– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ "Samuel Brown Wide Receiver Miami". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ @playboisammy (September 17, 2019). "Respect my decision.... 💯⚔️" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2024– via Twitter.
  4. ↑ Miller, Michael (December 18, 2019). "West Virginia Football Recruiting: Big time wide receiver Sam Brown chooses Mountaineers over Florida Gators". Smoking Musket. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Cummings, Keenan (December 18, 2019). "Commitment 101: Sam Brown". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Carey, Greg (October 11, 2023). "Former Mountaineer Sam Brown a focal point of Houston passing attack while WVU head coach says he could've handled him better". WV Metro News. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Brocato, Joe (November 11, 2021). "WVU receiver Sam Brown enters the NCAA transfer portal". WV Metro News. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  8. ↑ Sulkowinski, Frank (January 17, 2022). "Former New Hampstead standout Sam Brown announces transfer to Houston". WJCL.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (November 2, 2022). "Sam Brown emerging as a top target for UH's offense". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (December 22, 2022). "Houston freshman WR Samuel Brown suspended for 'immature behavior'". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  11. 1 2 3 Vessels, Chandler. "Houston receiver Sam Brown plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (November 8, 2023). "How UH's Sam Brown has matured into Big 12's leading receiver". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ Grubbs, Grant (April 28, 2024). "Houston transfer WR Sam Brown commits to Miami". On3.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  14. ↑ McPherson, Jordan. "Sam Brown finally had his breakout game as Hurricanes receivers form 'four-headed monster'". The Miami Herald. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  15. ↑ Sandle, Justice (October 21, 2024). "Samuel Brown And Cam Ward Earn ACC Weekly Honors". Miami Hurricanes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Sam Brown Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Sam Brown Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Packers sign WR Sam Brown Jr". Packers.com. May 29, 2025.
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