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Kevin Brown (running back)

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Kevin Brown
Toronto Argonauts
Brown with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
Born: (1996-10-09) October 9, 1996 (age 28)
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Running back
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
CollegeIncarnate Word
Highland CC
High schoolWando
(Mount Pleasant, South Carolina)
Career history
As player
20222024Edmonton Elks
2025–presentToronto Argonauts
Career stats

Kevin Brown (born October 9, 1996) is an American professional football running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

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Brown first played college football for the Highland Community College Scotties in 2017 and 2018.[1] He then transferred to the University of the Incarnate Word in 2019 and played for the Cardinals football team from 2019 to 2021.[1]

Professional career

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Edmonton Elks

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Brown signed with the Edmonton Elks on September 1, 2022.[2] In 2022, he was named the Most Outstanding Rookie for the Elks. In Week 15 of the 2023 season, Brown was named to the CFL Honour Roll after rushing for 175 yards against Saskatchewan.[3] He played in all 18 regular season games in 2023 where he had 186 carries for 1,141 yards and four touchdowns and 28 receptions for 222 yards and one touchdown.[4]

In 2024, Brown played in 12 games where he had 101 carries for 522 yards and 22 receptions for 138 yards.[4] He eventually lost his starter role to Justin Rankin and Brown was moved to the practice roster in October.[5] He finished the season on the practice roster and his contract expired on October 26, 2024.[5]

Toronto Argonauts

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On December 13, 2024, it was announced that Brown had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kevin Brown". Incarnate Word Cardinals. October 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Elks sign four Americans, including running back Kevin Brown". 3DownNation. September 1, 2022.
  3. ^ CFL.ca Staff (September 19, 2023). "CFL Honour Roll, Week 15: Crum, Mauldin, Elks' O-line make the grade". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Kevin Brown". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "Argos ink American running back Kevin Brown". Canadian Football League. December 13, 2024.
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