Donald Brown

Donald Brown (born November 28, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and New York Giants. He was selected by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 1986 NFL draft. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners before transferring to the Maryland Terrapins. Brown also played for the Miami Hooters of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was named second-team All-Arena in 1994.

Early life Donald Brown was born on November 28, 1963, in Annapolis, Maryland. He played high school football at Annapolis High School in Annapolis. He set a single-game school record with 276 rushing yards that season. By December 1983, Brown had transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park, for the 1984 season. He ended up switching to defensive back in 1984.

Professional career Brown was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round, with the 129th overall pick, of the 1986 NFL draft. He was released on August 18, 1987. He was released on October 19 after the strike ended.

Brown played in nine games for the Miami Hooters of the Arena Football League in 1994, recording 44 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, five interceptions, nine pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. The Hooters finished the year with a 5—7 record. He appeared in ten games in 1995, totaling four solo tackles, three assisted tackles, and one pass breakup.