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Antonio Brown

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Position:

Wide receiver

Personal information

Born:

July 10, 1988 (age 36)
Miami, Florida, U.S.

Height:

5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Weight:

185 lb (84 kg)

Career information

High school:

Miami Norland
(Miami Gardens, Florida)

College:

Central Michigan (2007–2009)

NFL Draft:

2010 / Round: 6 / Pick: 195

Career history

As player:

As executive:

Albany Empire (2023)
Co-owner

Career highlights and awards

Super Bowl champion (LV)
4× First-team All-Pro (2014–2017)
Second-team All-Pro (2013)
7× Pro Bowl (2011, 2013–2018)
2× NFL receptions leader (2014, 2015)
2× NFL receiving yards leader (2014, 2017)
NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2018)
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
2× MAC Special Teams Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
MAC Freshman of the Year (2007)
2× First-team All-American (2008, 2009)
2× First-team All-MAC (2008, 2009)
Second-team All-MAC (2007)

Career NFL statistics

Receptions:	928
Receiving yards:	12,291
Receiving touchdowns:	83
Return yards:	2,934
Return touchdowns:	5

Player stats at PFR

Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), known as "AB", is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Many consider Brown one of the best receivers of the 2010s. He earned four straight first-team All-Pro selections from 2014 to 2017. He also caught more passes than any other player from 2010 to 2018. Brown played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas. There, he became an All-American in 2008 and 2009 as a punt returner.

During his first NFL season, Brown's team, the Steelers, reached Super Bowl XLV. They lost to the Green Bay Packers. In his second year, he made history. He became the first NFL player with over 1,000 yards receiving and 1,000 yards returning in the same season. He was chosen for the 2012 Pro Bowl as a punt returner. In 2013, he had a breakthrough year. He was the only receiver in NFL history to get at least five catches and 50 yards in every game. Brown continued to play well, leading the league in receptions and receiving yards in 2014. He also led in receptions in 2015, receiving yards in 2017, and receiving touchdowns in 2018. Later, his time with the Steelers ended, and he asked to be traded.

In 2019, Brown joined the Oakland Raiders. He became the highest-paid receiver in the league. However, his time there was very short due to problems outside of football. He was released without playing a regular-season game. Brown then signed with the New England Patriots. He played just one game before being released again due to more issues. After being a free agent, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With them, he won Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was released near the end of the 2021 season after leaving the field during a game.

Brown is also the president of Donda Sports, Kanye West's sports fashion line. He also owned a large part of the Albany Empire, an arena football team.

Early Life and College Football
- College Years at Central Michigan
- College Statistics
Professional Football Career
NFL Career Statistics
- Regular season
- Postseason
Other Ventures and Interests
Personal Life
See Also

Early Life and College Football

Antonio Brown is the son of "Touchdown" Eddie Brown. His father was a famous Arena Football League player. Eddie Brown was named the best player in that league's history in 2006.

College Years at Central Michigan

Brown played college football for Central Michigan from 2007 to 2009. He started as a walk-on wide receiver. This means he joined the team without a scholarship at first. He quickly earned a scholarship.

Freshman Season Highlights

In 2007, Brown played 14 games. He had 102 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns. He led the Mid-American Conference in catches. He was named the MAC Freshman of the Year. He also earned All-Conference honors as a returner.

Sophomore Season Highlights

In 2008, Brown started every game. He had 93 catches for 998 yards and seven touchdowns. He also returned a punt for a 75-yard touchdown. He led the conference in punt and kick return yards.

Junior Season Highlights

In 2009, Brown had his best college season. He made 110 catches, a school record. He gained 1,198 receiving yards and scored nine touchdowns. He helped Central Michigan win a school-record 12 games. After this season, he decided to enter the NFL Draft early.

College Statistics

Antonio Brown			Receiving				Rushing
Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2007	Central Michigan	14	102	1,003	9.8	6	10	74	7.4	1
2008	Central Michigan	13	93	998	10.8	7	20	116	5.8	0
2009	Central Michigan	14	110	1,198	10.9	9	42	341	8.1	3
Career		41	305	3,199	10.5	22	72	531	7.4	4

Professional Football Career

Antonio Brown was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He was the 195th player chosen. Many thought he was a "draft steal" because he played much better than expected.

Starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Brown signed a three-year contract with the Steelers in 2010. He quickly showed his talent.

2010 Season: A Strong Start

On September 19, 2010, Brown played his first NFL game. He returned a kickoff for an 89-yard touchdown. This was on the very first play of the game. He became the first player since 2001 to do this in his first game. The Steelers reached Super Bowl XLV that year. Brown helped them get there with a key catch in the AFC Championship game.

2011 Season: Becoming a Star

Brown in Denver in January 2012

In 2011, Brown became the Steelers' third wide receiver. He also returned kicks and punts. He had his first game with over 100 receiving yards. He also scored his first career touchdown catch. Brown finished the season with 69 catches for 1,108 yards. He made history by having over 1,000 receiving yards and 1,000 return yards. He was chosen for the 2012 Pro Bowl.

2012 Season: New Contract, More Plays

In 2012, Brown signed a big five-year contract. He became a starting wide receiver. He continued to make big plays. He finished the season with 66 catches for 787 yards and five touchdowns.

2013 Season: Setting Records

Brown being pursued by cornerback Coty Sensabaugh in a 2013 game against the Titans

The 2013 season was a huge year for Brown. He broke the Steelers' single-season receiving yards record. He also became the second Steeler ever to have 100 catches in a season. Brown was the only receiver in NFL history to have at least five catches and 50 yards in every game. He was selected for the 2014 Pro Bowl.

2014 Season: Leading the League

In 2014, Brown led the NFL in catches (129) and receiving yards (1,698). He also tied for second in touchdowns (13). All these were new team records. He was the first Steeler to lead the league in receiving yards since 1968. He earned his third Pro Bowl selection.

2015 Season: Even More Records

Brown against the Ravens in 2015

Brown had an amazing 2015 season. He caught a career-high 17 passes in one game. He also had a career-high 284 receiving yards in another. He finished the season with a league-high 136 catches and 1,834 yards. These numbers broke his own team records. He set NFL records for most catches in two and three-year spans. He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl.

2016 Season: Consistent Excellence

Brown continued his strong performance in 2016. He had 106 catches for 1,284 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl and was a First-team All-Pro. In the playoffs, he had two touchdowns over 50 yards in one game.

2017 Season: Highest Paid Receiver

In 2017, Brown signed a new contract, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. He led the league with 1,533 receiving yards. He was the first Steeler to lead the league in receiving yards twice. He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl and was a unanimous First-team All-Pro.

2018 Season: More Touchdowns

Brown in 2018

In 2018, Brown reached 10,000 career receiving yards. He did this faster than almost any other player. He finished the season with 104 catches, 1,297 yards, and a career-high 15 touchdowns. After this season, Brown asked to be traded from the Steelers.

Moving to Other Teams

Oakland Raiders (2019)

In March 2019, Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders. He became the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. However, his time with the Raiders was very short. He had some disagreements with the team and was released before playing a single regular-season game.

New England Patriots (2019)

After leaving the Raiders, Brown signed with the New England Patriots. He played one game, catching a touchdown pass. But he was released soon after due to more issues.

Winning a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers

2020 Season: Super Bowl Champion

Brown warming-up with the Buccaneers prior to a playoff game against Washington in 2021

In October 2020, Brown signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joined his former quarterback, Tom Brady. He played in eight games, catching 45 passes for 483 yards and four touchdowns. In the playoffs, he helped the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV. He scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl, helping his team win 31–9. This was Brown's first Super Bowl championship.

2021 Season: Final Games

Brown returned to the Buccaneers in 2021. He played seven games, catching 42 passes for 545 yards and four touchdowns. In Week 17, during a game against the New York Jets, Brown left the field during the game. The Buccaneers released him shortly after.

Retirement and Comebacks

Antonio Brown announced his retirement from football in March 2023. He later said he would play for the Albany Empire, an arena football team he owned. However, this did not happen. He announced his retirement again in April 2024. In November 2024, he said he would be willing to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers again for free.

NFL Career Statistics

Legend
	Won the Super Bowl
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Receiving					Rushing					Returning					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Ret	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2010	PIT	9	0	16	167	10.4	26	0	—	—	—	—	—	36	507	14.1	89T	1	1	0
2011	PIT	16	3	69	1,108	16.1	79T	2	7	41	5.9	10	0	57	1,062	18.6	60T	1	0	0
2012	PIT	13	10	66	787	11.9	60T	5	7	24	3.4	13	0	27	183	6.8	29	0	4	2
2013	PIT	16	14	110	1,499	13.6	56	8	7	4	0.6	10	0	33	425	12.9	67T	1	1	0
2014	PIT	16	16	129	1,698	13.2	63T	13	4	13	3.3	9	0	31	319	10.3	71T	1	2	2
2015	PIT	16	16	136	1,834	13.5	59	10	3	28	9.3	16	0	22	212	9.6	71T	1	3	2
2016	PIT	15	15	106	1,284	12.1	51	12	3	9	3.0	13	0	16	163	10.2	33	0	0	0
2017	PIT	14	14	101	1,533	15.2	51T	9	—	—	—	—	—	11	61	5.5	16	0	3	0
2018	PIT	15	15	104	1,297	12.5	78T	15	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0	0
2019	NE	1	0	4	56	14.0	20T	1	1	5	5.0	5	0	—	—	—	—	—	0	0
2020	TB	8	4	45	483	10.7	46T	4	2	−2	−1.0	1	0	1	2	2.0	2	0	0	0
2021	TB	7	3	42	545	13.0	62	4	1	6	6.0	6	0	—	—	—	—	—	0	0
Career		146	110	928	12,291	13.2	79T	83	35	128	3.7	16	0	234	2,930	12.5	89T	5	14	6

Postseason

Year	Team	Games		Receiving					Rushing					Returning					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Ret	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2010	PIT	3	0	5	90	18.0	58	0	—	—	—	—	—	17	262	15.4	38	0	0	0
2011	PIT	1	0	5	70	14.0	25	0	1	18	18.0	18	0	—	—	—	—	—	0	0
2014	PIT	1	1	9	117	13.0	44	0	—	—	—	—	—	1	16	16.0	16	0	0	0
2015	PIT	1	1	7	119	17.0	60	0	—	—	—	—	—	2	8	4.0	6	0	0	0
2016	PIT	3	3	18	309	17.2	62T	2	—	—	—	—	—	5	28	5.6	10	0	0	0
2017	PIT	1	1	7	132	18.9	43T	2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0	0
2020	TB	3	1	8	81	10.1	36	2	1	22	22.0	22	0	—	—	—	—	—	0	0
Career		13	7	59	918	15.6	62T	6	2	40	20.0	22	0	25	314	12.6	38	0	0	0

Other Ventures and Interests

Owning the Albany Empire

In 2023, Brown became part of the ownership group for the Albany Empire. This is an arena football team. He later bought more of the team, owning 95%. The team's agreement with the National Arena League was ended in June 2023. This was because Brown did not pay league dues and fines.

Television Appearances

Brown has appeared on several TV shows.

In 2016, he competed on Dancing with the Stars. He finished in fourth place.
In 2018, he was on Treehouse Masters. They built a "luxury skybox" treehouse in his backyard.
In 2019, he was on The Masked Singer as "Hippo". He was eliminated in the first episode.

Music Career

Brown started releasing music in 2020 under the name AB. His first song was "Whole Lotta Money". He also released "Pit Not The Palace" in 2022.

Business and Fashion

Since February 2022, Brown has been the president of Kanye West's sports fashion line. This line is part of West's company, Donda Sports.

Personal Life

Antonio Brown is a father of six children. He has four sons and two daughters. In 2019, he went back to college online at Central Michigan University. He announced in December 2023 that he had graduated. Brown is also the cousin of NFL wide receiver Marquise Brown.