Omar Brown (defensive back, born 1975) facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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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: | William Penn (York) | ||
| College: | North Carolina (1993–1997) | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 4 / Pick: 103 | ||
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Omar Lamont Brown is a former American football player. He was a safety, a defensive position in football. Omar played for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons. He was chosen by the Falcons in the 1998 NFL draft. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Omar Brown also played for the Orlando Rage in the XFL.
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Omar Brown's Early Life
Omar Lamont Brown was born on March 28, 1975, in York, Pennsylvania. He grew up playing sports. In high school, he attended William Penn High School in York.
High School Sports Star
Omar was a standout player in high school football. He earned "all-state" honors, which means he was recognized as one of the best players in the entire state. He played both running back (an offensive player who runs with the ball) and cornerback (a defensive player who covers receivers).
During his senior year, Omar had impressive stats. He made 78 tackles and caught five interceptions. He also rushed for 855 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. Besides football, Omar also played basketball and competed in track events in high school.
College Football Career
Omar Brown continued his football journey at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He played for the North Carolina Tar Heels college team. In 1993, he was "redshirted," meaning he practiced with the team but didn't play in games that year. This allowed him to gain experience and keep an extra year of eligibility.
Playing for the Tar Heels
From 1994 to 1997, Omar was a four-year "letterman." This means he played well enough to earn a special award from the university. He caught one interception in 1994 and another in 1995. In 1997, he had two interceptions.
Omar was recognized for his skills in college. The Associated Press named him second-team All-ACC in both 1996 and 1997. The ACC is a major college sports conference. Throughout his college career, Omar played in 45 games and made a total of 275 tackles.
Professional Football Journey
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
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| 5 ft 9+3⁄4 in (1.77 m) |
198 lb (90 kg) |
29+5⁄8 in (0.75 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.12 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
14 reps |
Omar Brown was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL draft. He was the 103rd player picked overall, in the fourth round. He officially joined the team on July 2, 1998.
Time with the Atlanta Falcons
During the 1998 season, Omar spent most of his time on the inactive list. This means he was part of the team but didn't play in most games. However, he did play in two games on special teams. Special teams are units in football that handle kicking plays like kickoffs and punts.
In 1999, Omar played in 13 games for the Falcons. He recorded 12 solo tackles and three assisted tackles. A solo tackle is when one player brings down the ball carrier, while an assisted tackle is when two or more players help. The Falcons released Omar on August 27, 2000.
Playing in the XFL
After his time with the Falcons, Omar Brown was drafted by the Orlando Rage. This was for the XFL, another professional football league that started in 2001. He was the 21st player picked in the third round of their draft.
Omar played in all ten games for the Orlando Rage during the 2001 season, starting in nine of them. He had 46 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, and 1.5 sacks (tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage). He also caught one interception and recovered a fumble, which he returned for a touchdown! The Rage had a great season with an 8–2 record. However, they lost in the playoffs to the San Francisco Demons by a score of 26–25.
