Ray Brown

Leonard Ray Brown Jr. (born December 12, 1962) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL) He played as a guard and tackle for 20 seasons. He became a coach, last serving as the offensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals.

Brown played college football for the Memphis Tigers and transferred to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth round of the 1986 NFL draft. He also played for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions.

Playing career Early years

Following graduation from Marion High School where he started at running back and tight end, he played college football for The University of Memphis and transferred to Arkansas State University where Coach Larry Lacewell converted him to an offensive lineman.

National Football League

St Louis Cardinals

Brown was drafted in the eighth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He wore number 62 with the Cardinals. In 1986 he played in 11 games, starting 4. In 1987 he played in 7 games. In his 13th year in the NFL, he played all 16 games at the age of 35.

Detroit Lions

Ray Brown played 2 seasons with the Detroit Lions from 2002 to 2003.

Coaching career

Arcadia High School Head Coach Undefeated regular season 2023–2024

Washington Redskins

Brown was a special assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in 2006.

Buffalo Bills

Brown was hired as assistant offensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills on January 17, 2008. He was not retained by the Bills after the firing of head coach Dick Jauron.

San Francisco 49ers

Brown was hired as offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers for the 2010 season.

Carolina Panthers

On January 25, 2011, Brown was announced as the assistant line coach for the Carolina Panthers.

In the 2015 season, Brown and the Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016. The Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.

Arizona Cardinals

On February 14, 2018, Brown was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their offensive line coach.

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