Curtis Brown (running back, born 1984)
| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Date of birth: | March 3, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth: | Palmdale, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||
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| College: | BYU | ||
| Undrafted: | 2007 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Curtis Brown (born March 3, 1984) is an American former football running back. He briefly played for the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Brown played college football at BYU, where he set the school record for rushing yards.
Brown was born on March 3, 1984 in Palmdale, California to parents Herman and Cheryl Brown. He attended Paraclete High School in Lancaster, California, where he played interscholastic football. As a freshman, he recorded 1,094 rushing yards. During his sophomore year, he set the California state record for rushing with 2,645 yards. During his senior season, Paraclete finished with a perfect 12–0 record and secured its fourth consecutive CIF Division XII championship. In total, Brown amassed 7,045 career yards during his high school years. His honors included a place on the 1999 All-California Interscholastic Federation Division XII team and selection as an All-CIF Division XII Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
Brown was recruited out of high school by Washington State, Clemson, Idaho State, UCLA, and Miami (Ohio), before he ultimately committed to attend Brigham Young University. He later said he believed his experience at a private high school prepared him for the culture shock of the overwhelmingly Mormon, predominately white campus at Brigham Young, but was surprised at the difficulty of the adjustment. During his freshman year at BYU, he considered transferring to another school. In February, 2004, Brown was baptized and confirmed as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mother, who like the rest of his family is not a Mormon, expressed happiness for Brown's decision and appreciation for the support of the BYU community. Brown played alongside running back Fahu Tahi, whom he nicknamed "Pops" for his extended tenure with the Cougars. During Brown's time at BYU, he was mentored by former record-setting running back Luke Staley.
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