Steve Brown

Steven Douglas Brown (born March 20, 1960) is an American former football player and coach. He played his entire professional career with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1983 to 1990.

Brown played college football for the Oregon Ducks. He became a coach after his playing career, serving as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL).

Early life Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Brown graduated from C. K. McClatchy High School in 1978.

College career Brown played defensive back and kick returner for four seasons on the University of Oregon Ducks football team from 1979 to 1982 under coach Rich Brooks. Brown graduated in 1983 with a degree in English literature and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brown returned 78 kickoffs for 1,868 yards and a touchdown and 18 punts for 185 yards and a touchdown. He also had 8 interceptions returned for 139 yards and a touchdown.

Professional playing career From 1983 to 1990, Brown played at left cornerback for the Houston Oilers. He had 18 interceptions returned for 264 yards and a touchdown and also had 5 sacks. Brown was also a kick returner from 1983 to 1985, with 36 returns for 857 yards and a touchdown. On January 29, 2024, it was revealed that Collin Bauer became the new defensive coordinator.

Personal life Brown is the younger brother of actress Olivia Brown, who co-starred in the 1980s hit show Miami Vice.