A converted linebacker who now serves as a staple in the Pirates' offensive alignment as a top blocking back ... Also serves as a sure-handed receiver out of the backfield, especially in a shortened field ... Will open senior season as the starter at the fullback position for the second straight year ... Noted as a fundamentally-sound lead blocker who possesses deceptive quickness and good field vision ... Has the maturity to thrive in role outside of the spotlight in ECU's offensive attack. 2004: Served as the Pirates' top fullback all season who made starts in 10 of 11 games played (came off bench vs. Tulane when the Pirates opened contest in a three wide-out set) ... Used as a blocking back and as a receiving target in the red-zone ... Amazingly, recorded just one rushing attempt all season (one yard vs. Cincinnati) ... Was more involved in ECU's passing game, making eight catches for 64 yards (8.0 ypr) and a pair of touchdowns (five yards vs. Cincinnati, four yards vs. Houston) ... Also served as the "up-back" on kickoff return unit - making two returns for 29 yards (1-17 vs. Tulane, 1-12 vs. Army) ... Produced one multi-catch effort (2-18 vs. Cincinnati at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium) ... Made single receptions against Louisville (five yards), Southern Miss (9), Army (13), Houston (4), South Florida (11) and Memphis (4). 2003: Was moved to the fullback position during spring drills and earned playing time in all 12 games ... Did not record any rushing attempts but caught one pass for nine yards against USF at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2002: Ranked among the team's top 20 in tackles with 32 as a redshirt freshman ... Played in all 12 games and made one start (vs. Houston as an inside linebacker) ...Recorded two tackles for lost yardage, an interception, a pass breakup, one forced fumble and a recovery ... Top tackle total was six against USF ... Posted a tackle behind the line of scrimmage, caused and recovered a fumble during ECU's upset win over TCU ... Also netted a pass theft against Army. 2001: Redshirted during initial season in program ... Turned in valuable effort as scout team member, helping prepare active squad to a GMAC Bowl appearance. High School: An all-state and two-time all-conference selection at Northside High School for coach Conrad Nix ... Member of the Macon Telegraph's All-Middle Georgia unit ... Compiled over 250 career tackles, including a team-leading 150 as a senior ... A two-year starter ... Helped guide NHS to a 35-4 composite record in three years, including a trip to the semifinals of the state playoffs during junior season ... An Honor Roll student in the classroom. Personal: Majoring in finance ... Named to the 2004 ECU Athletics Director's Honor Roll ... Son of Columbus and Diane Brown ... Born December 13, 1982 in Macon, Ga.
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