Jerome Brown

Willie Jerome Brown III (February 4, 1965 – June 25, 1992) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire five-year NFL career with the Eagles from 1987 to 1991, before his death just before the 1992 season. He was selected to two Pro Bowls in 1990 and 1991. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

This article is about the American football lineman. For the arena football lineman, see Jerome Brown (arena football). For other people named or nicknamed Jerry Brown(e), see Jerry Brown (disambiguation).

Jerome Brown
Brown with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1991
No. 99
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1965-02-04)February 4, 1965
Brooksville, Florida, U.S.
Died:June 25, 1992(1992-06-25) (aged 27)
Brooksville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:Hernando (Brooksville)
College:Miami (FL)
NFL draft:1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (1990, 1991)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1990, 1991)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1987)
  • Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
  • Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
  • Philadelphia Eagles No. 99 retired
  • National champion (1983)
  • Unanimous All-American (1986)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:76
Sacks:29.5
Interceptions:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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