Arkeith Brown facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 1, 1986 Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | El Campo (TX) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||||
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Arkeith Lamonte Brown Jr. (born May 1, 1986) is a former American football player. He was a defensive back, which means he played in the part of the defense that stops passes. Arkeith played college football at Texas A&M University. He also went to El Campo High School in Texas. During his career, he played for teams like the Green Bay Blizzard, Hartford Colonials, and Baltimore Brigade. He is known for winning multiple championships!
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College Football Career
Arkeith Brown played football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was on the team from 2005 to 2008.
Professional Football Career
After college, Arkeith Brown hoped to play in the NFL. In 2009, he got a chance to try out for the New Orleans Saints.
Green Bay Blizzard
In 2011, Brown joined the Green Bay Blizzard. This team is part of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He had an amazing year! He was named First Team All-IFL, which means he was one of the best players in the league. He also won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Arkeith led the entire league in interceptions with 12. He also made 67 tackles and broke up 23 passes.
Hartford Colonials
Later in 2011, Arkeith Brown also spent some time with the Hartford Colonials. They were part of the United Football League.
Arizona Rattlers
On September 28, 2011, Brown signed with the Arizona Rattlers. This team plays in the Arena Football League (AFL).
- 2012 Season: As a rookie, he was named Second-Team All-Arena. This means he was one of the top defensive players in the league. He made 83.5 tackles, broke up 21 passes, and caught 10 interceptions. He was also named the Defensive Player of the Game in ArenaBowl XXV. This is like being the MVP of the championship game!
- 2013 Season: He continued to play great. For the second year in a row, he earned Second Team All-Arena honors. He had 79.5 tackles and eight interceptions in 18 games.
- 2014 Season: Arkeith had a career-high 90.5 tackles. He also caught five interceptions in 17 games.
- 2017 United Bowl Champion: On July 8, 2017, the Rattlers won the 2017 United Bowl. They beat the Sioux Falls Storm with a score of 50–41. This was a big championship win for Arkeith and his team!
Brown was released by the Rattlers on October 6, 2017. He briefly rejoined them in February 2018 before moving to another team.
Baltimore Brigade
On August 2, 2017, Arkeith Brown was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. This was another team in the Arena Football League.
Albany Empire
On July 19, 2018, Brown joined the Albany Empire. He played for them in 2018 and 2019.
