Education
Brown attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Developmental Research School, before moving on to Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Brown attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Developmental Research School, before moving on to Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University.
He played college football at Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University. He missed his senior season, after being dismissed from the school following an incident of burned buildings, in response to the killing of halfback Wesley Davidson. In 1970, he filed a suit against the school arguing the violation of his civil rights.
Dallas Cowboys
Brown was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1969 NFL Draft.
That season he started in the last two games and the playoffs over Philosophy Clark at right cornerback. He was released before the start of the 1970 season.
New York Giants
In 1970, he was signed by the New York Giants to their taxi squad, before being activated on September 23. In 1971, he started 8 games at left cornerback.
He was waived on September 4, 1973.
The Hawaiians (WFL)
In 1974, he signed a contract with The Hawaiians of the World Football League. He was a starter at cornerback and played in 20 games with 3 interceptions.