Mack Brown (running back)
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Brown signing autographs in 2017 | |||||||||
| No. 34 Washington Redskins | |||||||||
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | September 24, 1991 | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Lithonia (GA) MLK | ||||||||
| College: | Florida | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2016 | |||||||||
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Mack Brown (born September 24, 1991) is an American football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida. Brown signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
College career
Brown played collegiately at Florida from 2010-2014, where he appeared in 49 games with two starts. Over his college career, Brown recorded 805 yards on 210 rushing attempts with four rushing touchdowns and served as a key member of the Gators’ special teams unit.
Professional career
Houston Texans
After trying out their rookie mini-camp, Brown signed with the Houston Texans on May 11, 2015.[1] He was waived by the Texans on June 2, 2015.
Washington Redskins
On July 25, 2015, Brown was signed by the Redskins.[2] He was released on September 5, 2015 and was re-signed to the practice squad on October 20, 2015. He was released again on November 19, 2015 and re-signed to the practice squad on December 10, 2015. On January 11, 2016, Brown signed a futures contract with the Redskins.[3]
In the 2016 preseason, Brown led the league in rushing with 227 yards. In the Redskins’ preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brown rushed for 149 yards, highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown in the first half of the game. He was released on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 28, 2016.[6] Having only played special teams in previous games, Brown recorded his first career carries at running back in a Week 16 win against the Chicago Bears. He recorded 82 yards off of eight carries, which included a 61-yard touchdown run, his first career touchdown.[7]
References
- ↑ McClain, John (May 11, 2015). "Texans waive safety Swearinger". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Daily Slop: Redskins Sign RB Mack Brown; Pass Rush Could be Boosted by Grandmaster Joe Kim". HogsHaven.com. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Redskins Sign Seven To Reserve/Future Contracts". Redskins.com. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ "09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen (September 4, 2016). "Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen (October 28, 2016). "Redskins Sign Mack Brown To Active Roster". Redskins.com.
- ↑ Getzenberg, Alaina (December 26, 2016). "With Chance To Play Offense, Mack Brown Gets Big Touchdown". Redskins.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.