During his high school career, Brown recorded 4,232 rushing yards on 469 carries, with 52 touchdowns.

Brown also played defense (cornerback and free safety) in high school, and made 203 tackles, forced 11 fumbles, and intercepted 11 passes.

High school awards include all-league and all-conference in his junior and senior years, and Parade Magazine named Brown an All-American.

On September 19, Brown set a career-high with 187 rushing yards against Eastern Michigan, including a 90-yard touchdown run.

[citation needed] He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 11, 2010 who released him on September 4.