Jason Brown (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | May 5, 1983 Henderson, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Northern Vance (Henderson, North Carolina) |
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| College: | North Carolina (2001–2004) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 124 | ||||
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Jason W. Brown (born May 5, 1983) is a former American football player. He played as a center in the NFL. After his football career, he became a farmer and now runs a special farm that helps people in need.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Jason Brown grew up in Henderson, North Carolina. He went to Northern Vance High School. Jason was a very smart student and was part of the National Honor Society.
He was also a talented musician and played in the marching band. Later, his football coach convinced him to join the football team. Jason was excellent at both football and track and field. He won four state championships in track and field. Three of these were for discus throwing, and one was for shot put.
College Football Career
Jason Brown played college football at the University of North Carolina. He started his college career playing as a tackle. Then he moved to play as a guard.
In his first year, he played in a game against Florida State. After that, he became a center for the rest of his college years. Jason played in every single game during his time in college. In 2004, he was named First-team All-ACC, which means he was one of the best players in his conference.
Professional Football Journey
Joining the NFL Draft
After his successful college career, Jason Brown was considered one of the top centers available in the 2005 NFL draft. Many experts thought he would be picked in the third round. The Baltimore Ravens chose him in the fourth round, as the 124th player overall.
Playing for the Baltimore Ravens
Jason Brown started his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens. In 2005 and 2006, he was a backup player. But in the 2007 season, he became a starter and played in all 16 games as a guard. In 2008, he started all 16 games as a center. After the 2008 season, he was seen as one of the best offensive linemen who could become a free agent.
Time with the St. Louis Rams
In 2009, Jason Brown signed a big five-year contract with the St. Louis Rams. This deal was worth $37.5 million, with $20 million guaranteed. This made him the highest-paid center in the entire NFL at that time.
However, there was a small delay in getting the contract approved by the league. But it was finally approved a few days later. Jason played for the Rams until March 12, 2012, when he was released by the team.
Becoming a Free Agent
After leaving the Rams, Jason Brown became a free agent. He received an offer from his former team, the Baltimore Ravens. He also visited with the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers to explore his options.
Life After Football: A Farmer's Story
In 2012, at the age of 29, Jason Brown made a big decision. He chose to leave professional football to become a farmer. He bought a 1,000-acre farm in Louisburg, North Carolina, which he named First Fruits Farm.
On his farm, Jason grows different crops like sweet potatoes and cucumbers. What's amazing is that he donates all of these crops to local food pantries. He has given away over 500,000 pounds of sweet potatoes and 50,000 pounds of cucumbers to help people who need food. Jason learned how to farm by watching videos on YouTube starting in 2012.
Jason also owns and manages a special place called Amazing Graze Barn. This barn is located on his farm. It is used for hosting events like weddings, company meetings, and community gatherings.
Personal Life
Jason Brown is an African-American man who practices Christianity. He married his wife, Tay Brown, in 2003. Together, Jason and Tay have eight children.
