An All-Dade County performer in high school, Brown struggled to qualify academically and spent one season at Division-II Mars Hill in 2008 before sitting out in 2009 and redshirting at Coffeyville Community College to get his academics straightened in 2010. He transferred to Pittsburg State and made an instant impact with consistent production the past three seasons, showing off his versatility as a receiver and return man ? leaves school with several school records, including 6,244 career all-purpose yards. Brown, who has a two-year old daughter, is an impressive athlete with track speed that translates well to the field and the football smarts to understand how to use his quickness. He will struggle in press and can be knocked off his route due to his lack of size and strength, but he uses decisive routes to create separation and give his QB a clear target. Brown lacks ideal experience against top competition, but he has strong football character with the God-given athletic gifts to make plays at the next level, either in the slot or as a return man on kickoffs and punts.
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line
Lean, fluid, speedy Division II standout with a playmaker's resume. Will have to overcome size and strength limitations, but his burst and hands give him the opportunity to earn a role as a slot receiver and return man.
Player profile:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2028404/john-brown
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/john-brown?id=2543847
Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzUbbH8EyTc
Combine:
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/john-brown?id=2543847
4.34 40. Fast kid. 5'10''
Adam Caplan@caplannfl52 secs
#AZCardinals selected super sleeper WR John Brown. Nice set of practices during East-West Shrine game week. 40-time at combine: 4.34.
This is a Meh pick for me. Ill have to learn more.
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