Omar Brown (defensive back, born 1975) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born: | March 28, 1975 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | York (PA) William Penn | ||||
| College: | North Carolina | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 4 / Pick: 103 | ||||
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Omar Lamont Brown (born March 28, 1975) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are a team in the National Football League (NFL). He played with them for two seasons.
He was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL draft. This is how professional teams pick new players. Before playing professionally, he played college football. He went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also went to William Penn High School in York, Pennsylvania.
Omar Brown's Football Journey
College Football Career
Omar Brown played college football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a very good player there. He was named to the All-ACC team twice. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Omar Brown was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. He played for them from 1998 to 2000. He was a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes.
Time in the XFL
After his time with the Falcons, Omar Brown also played in another league. He joined the Orlando Rage in the XFL in 2001. He was picked early in their draft. This shows he was still a valued player.
