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Dyami Brown

Brown with the Washington Football Team in 2021
No. 2 – Washington Commanders
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1999-11-01) November 1, 1999 (age 25) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	West Mecklenburg (Charlotte)
College:	North Carolina (2018–2020)
NFL Draft:	2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 82
Career history
Washington Football Team / Commanders (2021–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Third-team All-American (2020) First-team All-ACC (2020) Third-team All-ACC (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions: 59 Receiving yards: 784 Receiving touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Dyami Brown (pronounced dee-AH-mee; born November 1, 1999) is a professional American football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Washington Commanders team in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, Dyami played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was chosen by the Washington team in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Growing Up: Dyami Brown's Early Life

Dyami Brown grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to West Mecklenburg High School. In his junior year, he caught passes for 999 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. He also played defense and made five interceptions.

During his senior year, Dyami caught 41 passes for 631 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also ran the ball for five touchdowns. Experts thought he was the best wide receiver in his state. He decided to play college football for the Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina.

College Football Career Highlights

Dyami Brown played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Freshman Year Success (2018)

As a freshman, Dyami caught 17 passes. He gained 173 yards and scored one touchdown.

Sophomore Year Achievements (2019)

In his second year, he had 51 receptions for 1,034 yards. He led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by averaging 20.3 yards per catch. He also tied a school record with 12 touchdowns.

He was named ACC Receiver of the Week after a great game against the Virginia Cavaliers. In that game, he caught six passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns. He earned the award again after catching six passes for 150 yards against NC State.

Junior Year and All-American Honor (2020)

In 2020, Dyami had another amazing season. He gained over 1,000 yards and scored eight touchdowns. He was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press. This means he was one of the best college players in the country.

He was also the first player since 2000 to average at least 20 yards per catch for two years in a row. Dyami decided not to play in the 2021 Orange Bowl. He wanted to get ready for the 2021 NFL draft. His younger brother, Khafre, also played wide receiver at North Carolina.

College Statistics Overview

Professional Football Career

Dyami Brown was chosen by the Washington Football Team in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the 82nd player picked overall. He signed his first professional contract on May 13, 2021.

Rookie Season (2021)

Dyami played his first NFL game in the opening week of the season. He finished his rookie year playing in 15 games. He caught 12 passes for 165 yards. He did not score any touchdowns in his first season.

Second and Third Seasons (2022-2023)

In Week 5 of the 2022 season, Dyami had a great game against the Tennessee Titans. He caught two passes for 105 yards. Both of these catches were touchdowns, which were his first in the NFL. He played in 15 games in 2022. He had five catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns.

In the 2023 season, he played in 17 games and started one. He caught 12 passes for 168 yards and scored one touchdown.

Recent Season and Playoff Debut (2024)

In Week 5 of the 2024 season, Dyami scored his fourth career touchdown. He also gained 57 receiving yards from two catches. This helped his team win 34-13 against the Cleveland Browns. He ended the 2024 regular season with his best numbers yet: 30 catches and 308 receiving yards.

Dyami made his first playoff appearance in the Wild Card round. He had a strong game with five catches for 89 yards and one touchdown. His team won against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The next week, he caught six passes for 98 yards. This win against the Detroit Lions helped Washington reach the NFC Championship Game.

Professional Statistics Overview

Postseason Statistics