James Brown
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Career Summary
James Brown was a Troy offensive lineman who signed with Chicago as an undrafted rookie in 2012 and started three games for the Bears.
James Brown developed at Troy into an NFL prospect and transitioned from college tackle to guard in Chicago. He appeared in five games and made three starts during his 2012 rookie season.
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- www.chicagobears.com — Bears cut Isaiah Frey, James Brown
- www.pro-football-reference.com — James Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com
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Early Life
Brown was born November 30, 1988, and came from Magnolia, Mississippi.
Troy listed Brown’s hometown as Magnolia, Mississippi; professional records list his birth date as November 30, 1988.
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High School
Brown attended Amite County High School in Mississippi.
Troy listed Brown’s high school as Amite County High School.
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College Career
Brown played offensive line at Troy after Southwest Mississippi Community College and started every game at left tackle in 2010.
Brown arrived at Troy from Southwest Mississippi Community College. He started all 12 games at left tackle in 2010 and earned second-team All-Sun Belt recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Brown entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Bears after his Troy career.
Chicago signed Brown as an undrafted free agent from Troy following the 2012 draft.
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NFL Career
Brown appeared in five games and started three at left guard for Chicago during his rookie season.
Brown was promoted from Chicago’s practice squad in November 2012. He made five appearances and three starts at left guard as a rookie.
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Career Accomplishments
Brown was a 2011 Outland Trophy watch-list selection and a preseason All-Sun Belt pick.
Troy named Brown to the 2011 Outland Trophy watch list and identified him as a preseason All-Sun Belt selection. His 2010 work brought second-team All-Sun Belt honors.
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Playing Style
Brown was a versatile lineman who played left tackle at Troy and shifted inside to guard with Chicago.
Brown’s college experience came at left tackle, while Chicago used him at left guard as a rookie. His 6-foot-4, 307-pound frame supported that positional flexibility.
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Legacy
Brown’s path from Troy to a starting role as an undrafted rookie reflects the value of his position versatility.
After joining Chicago as an undrafted free agent, Brown worked from the practice squad to three rookie starts at left guard.
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