Education
A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Brown initially attended Indian River High School for his freshman and sophomore year.
A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Brown initially attended Indian River High School for his freshman and sophomore year.
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. 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 United States of America 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. Brown repeated as United States of America Today All-American and also was named the Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year in 2013.
Regarded as a five-star recruit, Brown was ranked as the number one defensive tackle in his class.
He is committed to the University of Virginia.