Keith Wayne Brown (born March 30, 1983) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a

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. On May 15, 2012, Brown signed a one-year contract for the 2012

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season with the

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but never played due to injury. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Brown has also played for the

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Early years

Brown attended Edward H. White High School in

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. He along with

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and

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were elected to Ed White's Sports Wall of Fame in the same year. He played college football at the

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Professional career

Detroit Lions

Brown was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He was cut by the Lions in training camp in 2009.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Brown was signed May 2010 by the

to the practice roster after he was released by the Detroit Lions. He was waived on September 7, 2011.

Houston Texans

Brown signed a future contract with the

for the 2012 season, but was placed on Injured Reserve.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Keith Living people 1983 births Edward H. White High School alumni Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida American football wide receivers Rhode Island Rams football players Detroit Lions players Houston Texans players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players