Andrew Brown (American football)
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Position | Defensive tackle |
Class | Sophomore |
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High school | Chesapeake (VA) Smith |
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Date of birth | December 30, 1995 |
Place of birth | Chesapeake, Virginia |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
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Andrew Brown (born December 30, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle. He currently attends the University of Virginia, where he plays for the Cavaliers. Brown was a two-time High School All-American at Oscar F. Smith High School in South Norfolk, Virginia.
High school career
A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Brown initially attended Indian River High School for his freshman and sophomore year. He transferred to Oscar Smith his junior year in quest for a state championship. At Oscar Smith, Brown further developed into one of the most sought-after prospects in the country. After posting 83 tackles and 11 sacks in 2012, he was named a First Team All-American by USA Today, a rare feat for a junior.
In his senior year, Brown recorded 93 tackles, 30 for a loss, 18 sacks and forced nine fumbles. Oscar Smith went undefeated into the 2013 VHSL 6A state championship game, where they were upset by Centreville High School.[1] Brown repeated as USA Today All-American and also was named the Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year in 2013.[2][3]
Regarded as a five-star recruit, Brown was ranked as the number one defensive tackle in his class.[4] He is committed to the University of Virginia.[5]
References
- ↑ "Centreville topples Oscar Smith for Virginia 6A football championship". Washington Post. December 14, 2013.
- ↑ Andrew Brown named Gatorade National Football Player of the Year
- ↑ Teel Time: U.Va. recruit Andrew Brown named national football player of year
- ↑ Rivals.com
- ↑ Andrew Brown commits to Virginia
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