AFL: New Player Joins Brigade
Jarrod Rogol
February 28, 2006
*Credit: KC Brigade Media Relations staff
The Kansas City Brigade announced today a trade with the Grand Rapids Rampage that adds wide receiver/linebacker Chris Brown to the roster in
exchange for future considerations. Brown, a two-year veteran, is a big-bodied playmaker who will help the Brigade on offense and defense,
providing the type of sturdy but quick linebacker that fits well in head coach Kevin Porter’s system. To make room on the roster, the Brigade released WR/LB Brian Poli-Dixon.
CHRIS BROWN – WR/LB - #12
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205
Exp: 2
College: Grambling
DOB: 12/14/79
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006
On injured reserve for the Grand Rapids Rampage
2005
Played in six games for the Philadelphia Soul
Promoted from practice squad to active roster prior to Week 11 at Colorado
Had 12 tackles, two pass breakups and forced one fumble
Recorded 13 receptions for 173 yards with two touchdowns 2003
Participated in Jacksonville Jaguars training camp
COLLEGE
Attended Grambling State University from 1999-2002
Nominated for the Buck Buchanan Award as a senior, given to the best Division 1-AA defensive player
Led the Southwest Athletic Conference with eight interceptions in 2001.
Earned first team All-America honors
PERSONAL
Attended Northeast High School in Zachary, LA, where he played football, basketball, baseball and ran track
Named All-State, All-District, All-Louisiana, All-Metro in football and basketball
Resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during off-season
Official Site: Kansas City Brigade
The Kansas City Brigade announced today a trade with the Grand Rapids Rampage that adds wide receiver/linebacker Chris Brown to the roster in
exchange for future considerations. Brown, a two-year veteran, is a big-bodied playmaker who will help the Brigade on offense and defense,
providing the type of sturdy but quick linebacker that fits well in head coach Kevin Porter’s system. To make room on the roster, the Brigade released WR/LB Brian Poli-Dixon.
CHRIS BROWN – WR/LB - #12
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205
Exp: 2
College: Grambling
DOB: 12/14/79
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006
On injured reserve for the Grand Rapids Rampage
2005
Played in six games for the Philadelphia Soul
Promoted from practice squad to active roster prior to Week 11 at Colorado
Had 12 tackles, two pass breakups and forced one fumble
Recorded 13 receptions for 173 yards with two touchdowns 2003
Participated in Jacksonville Jaguars training camp
COLLEGE
Attended Grambling State University from 1999-2002
Nominated for the Buck Buchanan Award as a senior, given to the best Division 1-AA defensive player
Led the Southwest Athletic Conference with eight interceptions in 2001.
Earned first team All-America honors
PERSONAL
Attended Northeast High School in Zachary, LA, where he played football, basketball, baseball and ran track
Named All-State, All-District, All-Louisiana, All-Metro in football and basketball
Resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during off-season
Official Site: Kansas City Brigade