Donatello Brown (born May 15, 1991) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played

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. He is the uncle of wide receiver

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Brown signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived by the Packers on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2017. He was re-signed on March 12, 2018. After training camp, he was waived by the Packers on September 1, 2018.

Atlanta Legends

Brown signed with the

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of the

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for the 2019 season. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

Dallas/Arlington Renegades

Brown was drafted in the 9th round during phase four in the

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by the

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. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. Brown was drafted again by the Renegades on Nov 16, 2022 in the

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for the 2023 XFL season.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

Valdosta State Blazers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Donatello 1991 births Living people American football cornerbacks Arlington Renegades players Atlanta Legends players Dallas Renegades players Green Bay Packers players Sportspeople from Coral Springs, Florida Players of American football from Broward County, Florida Valdosta State Blazers football players