Aaron Brown (linebacker, born 1956)

Not to be confused with Aaron Brown (linebacker, born 1988).
Aaron Brown
No. 52, 55, 90, 91
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1956-01-13) January 13, 1956
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolWestern Reserve High School (Warren, Ohio)
CollegeOhio State
NFL draft1978: 10th round, 252nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks1
Interceptions1
Fumble recoveries3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Aaron Cedric Brown (born January 13, 1956) is an American former professional football linebacker for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Atlanta Falcons.[1] He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life

Aaron Brown was born January 13, 1956, in Warren, Ohio. Aaron attended Western Reserve High School.[2]

College career

After graduation, Aaron joined the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a 3-year starter from 1974 to 1977, and currently ranked 15th all-time in career tackles at 314, as well as 10th all time in tackles for loss at 181. He was inducted into the Ohio State Buckeyes Hall of Fame in 2021.[3]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aaron was drafted 252nd overall in the 1978 NFL Draft to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 1978, Aaron recorded just 1 interception in a week 2 game vs Detroit, his only stat his entire rookie season. Aaron appeared in all 16 games while starting in none.[4] In 1979, Aaron appeared in 12 games and started just 1, with a forced fumble and fumble recovery and recorded his first career sack. He recorded another forced fumble and recovery in 1980. Aaron was released on August 24, 1981.

Cleveland Browns

Aaron was signed by Browns on May 6, 1985, he was later released prior to the start of the season on September 2, 1985

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On October 4, 1982, Aaron was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released by the Blue Bombers in 1984 and came back to the team after being let go by the Falcons in 1986. He played for the Blue Bombers until 1989. During his time with the Blue Bombers, he recorded a touchdown, 7 interceptions, and 15 sacks and won 2 Grey Cups in 1984 and 1988 as well as a CFL All-Star selection in 1984.

Philadelphia Eagles

Aaron signed with the Eagles on September 19, 1985. He appeared in 7 games. On November 4, 1985, the Eagles released him.

Atlanta Falcons

Aaron signed with the Eagles on February 10, 1986, where he played for 2 seasons, appearing in 22 total games and starting in one. He recorded just one fumble recovery. This was Brown's last appearance in the NFL.

Career stats

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF FR
1978 TAM 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 10 10 0 0 0 1
1979 TAM 12 1 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1980 TAM 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
1982 WPG 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1983 WPG 16 0 0 0 0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1984 WPG 16 0 0 0 0 7.0 4 65 16.3 21 1 0 0 0
1985 PHI 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1986 ATL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1987 ATL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1988 WPG 17 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 26 8.7 14 0 0 0 0
Career 125 3 0 0 0 17 8 101 11.7 21 1 0 2 3

References

  1. ^ "Aaron C. Brown". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on October 12, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
  2. ^ "Warren NFL/Pro Players | WGHFootball.com". WGHFootball. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  3. ^ "Aaron Brown (2021) | Hall of Fame Inductees". Ohio State. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  4. ^ "Aaron Brown 1978 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
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