After his collegiate career, Brown played professionally for the Birmingham Americans in 1974 and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1975 through 1979.
Brown played defensive positions on the Leon High School football team as a youth.
[1] During his senior season, Brown averaged 15 tackles per game and earned All-State honors for his on-field performance.
In recognition for his play during his senior year, Brown was named as a consensus selection to the 1973 College Football All-America Team and was awarded the 1973 Jacobs Blocking Trophy.
In March 1975, Brown signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League after he played his rookie season as a professional with Birmingham.