Brown also played for the San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins.
Brown attended Beddingfield High School in Wilson, North Carolina, where he graduated in 2005.
He captured the state title in the 200-meter dash event at the 2002 NCHSAA 1A T&F Championships, recording a career-best time of 22.2 seconds.
[2] Receiving numerous offers, he took official visits to Florida State, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech, before committing to the Seminoles.
He finished eighth on the team and second among Seminole freshmen (behind Freshman All-American honoree Myron Rolle) in tackles with 27.
Having already received his college degree, Brown decided to forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.
[8][9] With Julius Peppers still demanding a trade, Brown was shifted to the right side defensive end spot in June 2009.
[10] In his first NFL season, Brown recorded 22 total tackles (15 solo), 2.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.
[13] Brown signed with the Washington Redskins on July 28, 2014, their fifth day of training camp, after releasing outside linebacker Brandon Jenkins.
Brown was born in Stantonsburg, North Carolina, a small town with a current population of 706.
During his time at Florida State, he volunteered at various schools and spoke at campaigns designed to warn children about the ill effects of tobacco.