Tony Brown (wide receiver)

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Tony Brown
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Brown with Washington in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-08) August 8, 1997 (age 26)
Norwalk, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: La Mirada (La Mirada, California)
College: Colorado
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Tony Brown (born August 8, 1997) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech and Colorado, and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He has also been a member of the New York Giants and Washington Football Team.

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College career

Brown began his collegiate career at Texas Tech. He played for the Red Raiders for two seasons and caught 27 passes for 378 yards and a touchdown in 24 games played. [1] After his sophomore season, Brown announced his intent to transfer from Texas Tech and ultimately transferred to the University of Colorado. [2]

After sitting out one year due to NCAA transfer rules, Brown finished third on the team with 32 receptions and 333 receiving yards along with one touchdown in his first season playing for the Buffaloes. [3] As a redshirt senior, he led the team with 55 catches, 698 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		198 lb
(90 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.52 s1.60 s2.60 s4.27 s7.21 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [5]

Cleveland Browns

Brown was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. [6] He was waived by the Browns on July 31, 2020. [7]

New York Giants

Brown was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on August 1, 2020, [8] but was waived on August 27, 2020. [9]

Washington Football Team

Brown was signed by the Washington Football Team on August 31, 2020. [10] He was waived during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2020, before being promoted to the active roster on October 24, 2020. [11] [12] He was waived on November 9, 2020. [13] On January 11, 2021, Brown signed a reserve/futures contract with Washington. [14] Brown was released on August 31, 2021. [15]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On August 10, 2022, Brown signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [16]

Calgary Stampeders

On February 9, 2023, Brown signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [17] On May 21, 2023, Brown was released by the Stampeders. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tony Brown announces intention to transfer from Texas Tech". ESPN.com . May 12, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Tony Brown, former Texas Tech receiver, transferring to Colorado". Denver Post . June 20, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Tony Brown turning into leading man among CU Buffs receivers". Denver Post . October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  4. ↑ Hersch, Corey (August 1, 2020). "Giants claim wide receiver Tony Brown off waivers". SportsNet New York . Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  5. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Tony Brown College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ "CU's Montez & Brown sign as undrafted free agents". KOAA.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Tony Brown: Dropped by Browns" . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Giants claim WR Tony Brown off waivers, sign Chandler Catanzaro" . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Giants sign RB Tavien Feaster, waive WR Tony Brown" . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Washington signs Tony Brown, waives Darvin Kidsy" . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Tony Brown: Joins practice squad" . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Washington Promotes Two Young Receivers" . Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Washington Signs WR Jeff Badet, Releases WR Tony Brown". WashingtonFootball.com. November 9, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Washington Signs 13 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". WashingtonFootball.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  15. ↑ Washington Football Team Public Relations (August 31, 2021). "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  16. ↑ TSN ca Staff (2022-08-10). "Tiger-Cats add WRs Brown, Turner - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  17. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 21, 2023.
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