John Brown (born June 26, 1988) is an American football

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for the

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of the American Arena League (AAL). He played

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at University of Florida, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Valdosta State University and attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida. He has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Storm and Orlando Predators.

College career

Brown played for the

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from 2007 to 2008, Northwest Mississippi Rangers in 2009 and the

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in 2010. He played in zero games for the Gators, dressing for one game before having wrist surgery. After two years at Florida, Brown transferred to Northwest Mississippi Community College. After one season at Northwert Mississippi, Brown initially committed to Tennessee, but attended

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instead.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Storm

Brown was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League on July 18, 2013.

Orlando Predators

On July 30, 2015, Brown was assigned to the Orlando Predators. On August 30, 2015, Brown was placed on recallable reassignment. On March 9, 2016, Brown was assigned to the Predators once again. On March 25, 2016, Brown was placed on recallable reassignment.

Tampa Bay Storm

Brown was assigned to the Storm on May 19, 2016. Brown started 8 games at fullback for the Storm. He ran for 21 yards and two touchdowns. Following the season, the Storm picked up Brown's rookie option. Brown was named the starting fullback for the Storm in 2017. On May 11, 2017, Brown was placed on reassignment. Brown was assigned on May 16, 2017. On May 19, 2017, Brown was placed on reassignment once again. On June 8, 2017, Brown was assigned to the Storm. On June 15, 2017, Brown was placed on reassignment.

Florida Tarpons

Brown signed with the

for the 2018 season.

References

External links

Florida Gators profileValdosta State Blazers profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, John Living people 1988 births Players of American football from Florida American football offensive linemen Florida Gators football players Northwest Mississippi Rangers football players Valdosta State Blazers football players Orlando Predators players Tampa Bay Storm players Florida Tarpons players Sportspeople from Lakeland, Florida