Vincent Brown (linebacker) facts for kids
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| Born: | January 9, 1965 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Atlanta (GA) George | ||||||||||
| College: | Mississippi Valley State (1984–1987) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43 | ||||||||||
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| Career: | 2–21 | ||||||||||
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Vincent Bernard Brown, also known as "the Undertaker," was born on January 9, 1965. He is a well-known American football coach and a former professional player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
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Playing Career Highlights
Vincent Brown played professionally for the New England Patriots. He was a linebacker for the team from 1988 to 1995. The Patriots chose him in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft.
Brown's NFL playing career ended when he was 30 years old. He played for eight years as an inside linebacker for the Patriots. Many people remember his career as one of the best for a linebacker in Patriots history.
Coaching Career Journey
After his playing days, Vincent Brown became a football coach. He coached at several high schools and colleges. He worked as an assistant coach at Meadowcreek High School in Georgia from 2001 to 2005.
He then moved on to college and professional teams. He was an inside linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in 2006. Later, he coached at colleges like Virginia, Richmond, Connecticut, Howard, and William & Mary. He held various roles, including linebackers coach, special teams coordinator, and defensive line coach.
Head Coach Role at North Carolina A&T
On January 6, 2023, Vincent Brown became the head coach for the North Carolina A&T team. He coached the team for two seasons. During his time as head coach, the team had a record of 2 wins and 21 losses. He was no longer the head coach after December 4, 2024.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference ·
- UConn Huskies profile
- Howard Bison profile
- William & Mary Tribe profile
- North Carolina A&T Aggies profile
