Curtis Brown
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Career Summary
Curtis Brown was a Texas cornerback selected by Pittsburgh in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Curtis Brown played cornerback at Texas before Pittsburgh selected him in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Brown was from Gilmer, Texas.
Texas listed Brown's hometown as Gilmer, Texas.
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High School
Brown attended Gilmer High School.
At Gilmer, Brown was a two-way prep All-American and two-time all-state selection who helped the school win the 2004 3A state championship.
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College Career
Brown contributed in coverage, returns and special teams at Texas.
Brown appeared in 52 games at Texas and made 28 starts. He finished with 120 tackles, two interceptions, 32 pass breakups, a blocked punt and 35 special-teams tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Pittsburgh selected Brown 95th overall in 2011.
The Steelers selected Brown with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Brown played for Pittsburgh after joining its 2011 draft class.
Brown appeared in 12 games as a Steelers rookie before a knee injury placed him on injured reserve. Texas later reported that he spent three seasons with Pittsburgh from 2011 through 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Brown led Pittsburgh in special-teams tackles as a rookie.
Brown led the Steelers with 15 special-teams tackles during his 2011 rookie season.
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Playing Style
Brown was viewed as a cover corner with outside and nickel versatility.
Pittsburgh defensive backs coach Carnell Lake described Brown as a cover corner who could play outside or at nickel.
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Legacy
Brown earned All-Big 12 recognition at Texas.
Brown earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2010 after helping Texas rank among the nation's leading pass defenses.
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Post-Career
Brown signed with the New York Jets after his Steelers tenure.
Texas reported in 2015 that Brown signed with the New York Jets.
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23137, 00-0028033, 1988-09-24, Curtis Brown, Curtis, Brown
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