Brandon Brown (born 1988) is an American football executive who is the assistant general manager for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served in various scouting and executive roles for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2017 to 2021.
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Position: | Assistant general manager |
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Born: | 1988 (age 35–36)[1] Glen Cove, New York |
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High school: | South Huntington (NY) St. Anthony's |
College: | Fordham |
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Brown played college football at Fordham University as a defensive back from 2006 to 2009. He began his career as a pro personnel intern for the New York Jets in 2012 and has also previously served at Boston College, Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles.
Early life and education
editBorn in Glen Cove, New York, Brown attended St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, New York. He then attended and played college football at Fordham University as a defensive back from 2006 to 2009. While at Fordham University, Brown earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a dual concentration in entrepreneurship and communications media management in 2010.[2] Brown then earned his Juris Doctor degree from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.[3]
Executive career
editNew York Jets
editIn 2012, Brown began his NFL career and was hired by the New York Jets as a pro personnel intern under general manager Mike Tannenbaum.[4]
Boston College
editIn 2013, Brown joined Boston College as a recruiting specialist.[5] In 2014, he was promoted to assistant director of player personnel.[6]
Indianapolis Colts
editIn 2015, Brown was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as a scouting assistant under general manager Ryan Grigson, before being promoted to advance scout in 2016.[7]
Philadelphia Eagles
editIn 2017, Brown was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their assistant director of pro scouting under general manager Howie Roseman. That year, the Eagles went to Super Bowl LII and the team defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 to win their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. On June 13, 2019, Brown was promoted director of pro scouting.[8] On May 27, 2021, Brown was promoted to director of player personnel.[9]
New York Giants
editOn February 7, 2022, Brown was hired by the New York Giants as their assistant general manager under general manager Joe Schoen.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Brandon Brown – New York Giants profile". New York Giants. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Brown – Philadelphia Eagles profile". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Brown". giants.com. New York Giants. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Eric. "GM Search: Chargers Confirm Second Round Interview with Brandon Brown". Chargers.com. Chargers Football Company, LLC. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Brown". giants.com. New York Giants. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Brown - Football Coach". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Citak, Matt. "Brandon Brown ready to 'push the needle' with Giants". giants.com. New York Giants. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Eagles announce changes to scouting and football operations departments". Philadelphia Eagles. June 13, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Eagles announce changes to football operations department". Philadelphia Eagles. May 27, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (January 15, 2022). "Giants hire Brandon Brown as assistant GM". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (August 21, 2022). "Brandon Brown settles into Joe Schoen's old chair". New York Giants. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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