Thomas Brown (defensive end)

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Thomas Brown
No. 97
Position Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born (1957-07-08) July 8, 1957 (age 68)
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school Ball (Galveston)
College Baylor
NFL draft 1980: 11th round, 302nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 3.0
Fumble recoveries 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Wayne Brown (born July 8, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears before he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the eleventh round of the 1980 NFL draft. He played for one season for the Eagles (1980) and two seasons for the Cleveland Browns (1981 and 1983).

Professional career

Brown was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the eleventh round of the 1980 NFL draft. After the 1980 season, Brown was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a seventh round selection in the 1983 NFL draft on August 24, 1981. [1] [2] The Eagles used the seventh-round pick on offensive guard Jon Schultheis in 1983. Brown played for the Browns in 1981 and 1983.

References

  1. "Lions Cut UM's Cannavino". Toledo Blade . August 24, 1981. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  2. Bernstein, Ralph (April 26, 1983). "Jones likely pick of Eagles". Gettysburg Times . Retrieved June 3, 2011.