Sheldon Brown (football player)
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| Sheldon Brown | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 19, 1979 (age 28) |
| Place of birth |  Lancaster, SC |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | South Carolina |
| NFL Draft | 2002 / Round 2/ Pick 59 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 2002-present | Philadelphia Eagles |
Sheldon Dion Brown (born March 19, 1979 in Lancaster, South Carolina) is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a 2nd round draft pick of the 2002 NFL Draft out of the University of South Carolina.
[edit] The Big Hit
Sheldon Brown has gained attention for dishing out possibly the biggest hit of the 2006 season, when he leveled star rookie running back Reggie Bush in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game. The now famous tackle can be seen here [1]
Sheldon has scored 3 touchdowns (2 INTs, 1 Fumble) in his young career:
2005 Season:
- 40 yard INT return (Week 4: Eagles 37, Chiefs 31)
- 80 yard fumble return (Week 5: Cowboys 33, Eagles 10)
2006 Season:
- 70 yard INT return (Week 9: Eagles 27, Redskins 3)
| Preceded by Bobby Taylor Troy Vincent |
Philadelphia Eagles Starting Cornerbacks 2004-present with Lito Sheppard |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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