Na Brown facts for kids

Na Orlando Brown (born February 22, 1977) is a former American professional football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he was a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Na Brown played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He was chosen by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft.

College Football Career

Na Brown went to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. While playing college football there, he was a very successful wide receiver. He caught 165 passes for a total of 2,086 yards. He also scored 14 touchdowns by catching passes. In addition, he had one exciting 48-yard touchdown run.

Professional Football Career

Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles picked Na Brown in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft. He was the 130th player chosen overall in that draft. During the 2000-01 NFL playoffs, he made a big play in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Donovan McNabb. This helped the Eagles win that game. Na Brown played for the Eagles for parts of three seasons before he left the team.

Playing for the Orlando Predators

In October 2002, Na Brown signed with the Orlando Predators. This team was part of the Arena Football League, which is a different kind of football played indoors. He was with the team for about three months during the offseason. He was released from the team in January 2003.

Playing for the Huntington Hammer

On September 16, 2011, it was announced that Na Brown had signed with the Huntington Hammer. This team played in the Ultimate Indoor Football League.