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31. Eddie Brown

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31. Eddie Brown

Eddie Brown proved to be worthy of Cincinnati’s 13thOverall Pick in 1985 when the Wide Receiver from Miami (FL) had 942 Yards with eight TDs in what would be an Offensive Rookie of the Year season.

Brown had 964 Yards in his second season, and while he regressed in 1987, he had a bounce-back year in 1988.  This was the season that Brown posted career-highs in Receiving Yards (1,273) and Touchdowns (9), and his 24.0 Yards per Reception placed him second overall in the NFL.  For his efforts, Brown went to the Pro Bowl and was named a Second Team All-Pro.

The wideout played three more years in the NFL, all of which Cincinnati.  Brown never reached 1,000 Yards again, but he cracked at least 700 in his final three seasons.  His NFL career ended with 6,134 Receiving Yards and 41 Touchdowns.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 13th Overall of the NFL Draft 4/30/85.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1991 Season.
  • Games Played: 102
  • Notable Statistics:

    99 Games Started 
    363 Receptions
    6,134 Receiving Yards
    41 Receiving Touchdowns
    25 Rushing Attempts
    164 Rushing Yards
    10 Punt Returns
    48 Punt Return Yards
    1 Kick Return
    6 Kick Return Yards
    64 Approximate Value

    5 Playoff Games
    8 Receptions
    87 Receiving Yards
    1 Kick Return
    12 Kick Return Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (1988)
    Pro Bowl (1988)
    AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (1985)
    PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (1985)
    The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1985)
    All-Rookie (1985)

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