Courtney Brown (defensive back) facts for kids

Courtney Leonard Brown (born February 10, 1984) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL). He is best known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys.

Early Life and College Football

Courtney Brown grew up in Berkeley, California. He went to Saint Mary's College High School. There, he played both cornerback (a defensive player) and wide receiver (an offensive player). He was also a good student, making the honor roll for all four years.

After high school, Courtney received a football scholarship to Cal Poly. He started playing as a wide receiver in 2002. The next year, he switched to playing cornerback.

In 2005, he had an amazing season as a cornerback. He caught seven interceptions, which tied a school record! He also broke up 12 passes and made 44 tackles. Because of his great performance, he was named to the All-Great West Conference First Team.

By the end of his college career, Courtney had started 31 games. He made 111 tackles and had 10 interceptions. He was also very fast, running the 40-yard dash in just 4.32 seconds.

Professional Football Career

Dallas Cowboys

In 2007, the Dallas Cowboys picked Courtney Brown in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. This meant he was chosen as the 212th player overall. He even made an interception during a preseason game.

During his first year in 2007, Courtney played in eight games. He made two tackles on defense and four tackles on special teams (like kickoffs and punts). He also recovered one fumble.

In 2008, the Cowboys moved him to play strong safety. He started one game that season. He made six tackles on defense and three tackles on special teams. He was released by the team in September 2009.

New York Giants

After not playing in 2009, Courtney signed a contract with the New York Giants in January 2010. However, he was placed on the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury. He did not play any games for the Giants and was not re-signed after his contract ended.

Courtney Brown played a total of 17 games in the NFL. He finished his professional career with 13 total tackles and one fumble recovery.