Kyron Brown (born May 26, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Akron, and signed with the

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as an

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in 2019.

College career

Brown was a member of the Akron Zips for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He recorded 121 tackles, six interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 25 passes defensed in 51 games played (26 starts).

Professional career

New York Jets

Brown signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. He was cut at the end of training camp during final roster cuts, but was re-signed by the Jets to their practice squad on September 1, 2019. Brown was promoted to the Jets' active roster on November 13, 2019. Brown made his NFL debut on November 17, 2019 against the

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, playing ten snaps on special teams in a 34-17 victory. Brown made his first career start on December 8 against the

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, making five tackles before leaving the game due to a quad injury. He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2019. Brown was waived with a failed physical designation on May 5, 2020. He reverted to the reserve/

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the next day after clearing waivers. He was waived after the season on May 7, 2021.

Dallas Cowboys

On July 26, 2021, Brown signed a two-year deal with the

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. He was waived on August 17. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 1. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 18, 2022. He was waived/injured on August 15, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 23.

Tennessee Titans

On October 18, 2022, Brown was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

On July 28, 2023, Brown signed with the

. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.

References

External links

Akron Zips bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Kyron 1996 births Living people Akron Zips football players American football cornerbacks Buffalo Bills players Dallas Cowboys players New York Jets players Tennessee Titans players Sportspeople from Boynton Beach, Florida Players of American football from Palm Beach County, Florida