Andrew Brown (American football)


Andrew Brown is an American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He attended the University of Virginia, where he played for the Cavaliers. Brown was a two-time High School All-American at Oscar F. Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia.

High school career

A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Brown initially attended Indian River High School for his freshman and sophomore year. He transferred to Oscar Smith his junior year. At Oscar Smith, Brown further developed into one of the most sought-after prospects in the country. After posting 83 tackles and 11 sacks in 2012, he was named a First Team All-American by USA Today, a rare feat for a junior.
In his senior year, Brown recorded 93 tackles, 30 for a loss, 18 sacks and forced nine fumbles. Oscar Smith went undefeated into the 2013 VHSL 6A state championship game, where they were upset by Centreville High School 35-6. Brown repeated as USA Today All-American and also was named the Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year in 2013.
Regarded as a five-star recruit, Brown was ranked as the number one defensive tackle in his class. He committed to the University of Virginia.

College career

Brown played for the Cavaliers from 2014 through 2017. During the 2017 season, he played in the Military Bowl and was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Brown was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round, 158th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on January 2, 2019.