Chris Brown (running back) facts for kids

Christopher Rejean Brown (born April 17, 1981) is a former American professional football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Chris played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. In 2002, he was recognized as a first-team All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. The Tennessee Titans picked him in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Chris Brown was a star football player in high school. He went to Naperville North High School in Naperville, Illinois. During his senior year, he was named an All-American by several sports reports. He was also chosen for the first-team All-State.

In his senior season, Chris ran for 1,250 yards. He also scored 15 touchdowns. Throughout his high school career, he rushed for 2,300 yards. He scored 30 touchdowns in total. He played alongside future NFL players like Justin McCareins and Glenn Earl.

College Football Career

Chris Brown first went to Northwestern University. He later decided to transfer to the University of Colorado. At Colorado, he became one of the school's best running backs ever.

In 2001, during his second year, he set a school record. He scored 6 touchdowns in one game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. His success continued into 2002. He was even considered a possible candidate for the Heisman Trophy. This award goes to the most outstanding college football player. However, an injury later in the season caused him to miss some games. Chris decided to skip his final year of college. He chose to enter the NFL draft instead.

Professional Football Career

Playing for the Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans drafted Chris Brown in 2003. He was the 93rd player picked overall. In his first year, he missed some games due to a hamstring injury. Even so, he averaged 3.9 yards per carry. He gained 221 yards in total. He also played very well in the playoffs that year.

In the 2004 season, Chris became the starting running back. He had a great start to the season. He finished with 1,067 rushing yards. However, several injuries made him miss games. These injuries also affected how he played. He led the NFL in yards per carry in 2004.

In 2005, Chris had surgery on both of his ankles. He still ran for 851 yards that season. In 2006, the Titans drafted another running back, LenDale White. Chris also faced competition from Travis Henry. He completed his contract with the Titans. After that, he became a free agent.

On September 9, 2007, Chris had a career-best game. He rushed for 175 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Time with the Houston Texans

On March 13, 2008, Chris Brown signed with the Houston Texans. He signed a two-year deal. He played well for the Texans during his time there. He completed his two-year contract with the team.

NFL Career Statistics

Chris Brown's career statistics show his performance in the NFL.

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats

Personal Life

Chris Brown has an older brother named Levelle Brown. Levelle used to play as a fullback in the Arena Football League. Chris also has a younger sister, LaShawndra Brown, who played Division III basketball. Chris now lives in Houston with his wife and their three children.