Jerry Brown
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Career Summary
Jerry Brown Jr. was an Illinois defensive lineman and linebacker who pursued professional football through the CFL, Arena Football League, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys organizations.
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College Career
At Illinois, Brown played primarily defensive end. He appeared in 13 games in 2007 and 11 in 2008, and was named the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year during his 2006 redshirt season.
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Path to the NFL
After going undrafted, Brown played in the CFL and Arena Football League before signing with Indianapolis in 2012.
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NFL Career
Brown was active for one Indianapolis game in 2012. He joined Dallas's practice squad in October 2012 after his Indianapolis contract was terminated.
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Career Accomplishments
Brown earned Illinois' Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year recognition in 2006.
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Playing Style
Brown played linebacker professionally after working primarily at defensive end in college; the NFL listed him at 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds.
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Legacy
Brown died in December 2012 while on the Cowboys practice squad. Dallas honored him with a No. 53 decal on players' helmets later that season.
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23738, 00-0029584, 1987-10-20, Jerry Brown, Jerry, Brown
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