Northern Illinois University Athletics

2018
• Former offensive lineman was moved back to tight end (his original 2014 position) in August practices due to mulitple injuries at that position. 
• As a blocking tight end, played in all 14 games and started one in a multiple tight end set. 
• Helped lead the way for Tre Harbison’s 1,000-yard rushing season.
• Was NIU’s third or second tight end throughout the year.
• Helped NIU to back-to-back 296-yard rushing days at Akron and vs. Toledo.
• Also a member of the PAT/FG unit. 

2017
• Back-up at both right guard and left tackle as a junior.
• Saw most snaps at the right guard spot while spelling Nathan Veloz.  
• Also a member of the PAT/field goal unit throughout the year. 
• Saw action in all 13 games. 
• After the Huskies ran for 248 yards against Western Michigan (11-15) on a windy, ball-control day at Huskie Stadium, the offensive line was named the team’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week. 
• Huskies ran a season-high 56 times for 338 yards at Buffalo (10-14) as QB Marcus Childers rushed 27 times for 79 yards and a touchdown. 
• The Huskie offense accounted for 43 offensive TDs on the season and scored 35 points or more in four games.

2016
• As a part of the offensive line, stopped the Buffalo (10-22) and Eastern Michigan (11-16) defenses from recording any sacks against the Huskies.
• Played three games for the Huskies as a reserve offensive lineman.

2015
• Appeared in nine games to earn a letter.
• Served as back-up left tackle and special teams blocker.

2014
• Redshirted.
• Switched to offensive line after starting the season as a tight end.
• Named NIU Offensive Scout Player of the Week for the Kent State game (10-4).

High School
• Two-time all-conference honoree.
• Earned all-district honors as a senior.
• Caught eight passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns in 2013.
• Member of the Titans' 2013 state championship team that finished 13-1.
• Named the team captain for both football and basketball teams.
• Helped the Titans capture conference and district championships in 2011 and 2012.
• Member of the LSWHS basketball team.

Personal
• Born Oct. 16, 1995, in Kansas City, Mo.
• Son of Dale, Sr., and Bonnye Brown.
• Leadership and management major.