Justin Brown

Height:
6-3
Weight:
275
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Greenville
High School:
Ayden-Grifton
Major:
Criminal Justice

A young, but promising front line defender who possesses plenty of raw strength and ability to provide quality depth despite short time in the ECU program … Expected to open second campaign on Pirates’ two-deep as a top reserve at the nose tackle position behind returning starter Demetri McGill … Unfortunately, spring repetitions were cut short due to a violation of team rules (did not compete in either April scrimmage) … However, did turn in a focused effort in off-season strength and conditioning program, earning an “excellent” rating (per power quotient formula) … Notable power numbers include a 600-pound squat lift, a 308-pound power clean and a 57” shot put toss … Clocked at 5.06 in the 40-yard dash and possesses a flex rating of 11.

2015: Played in five contests as a true freshman after inking with ECU during traditional February signing period … Experienced action in contests against SMU, Tulsa, Temple, Connecticut and USF … Previous coaching staff had hopes for a redshirt campaign, but personnel shortages on the line of scrimmage prompted call to active status … Tallied five tackles (one solo), 1.5 TFLs and one sack … Booked a season-high three stops in home matchup vs. Golden Hurricane, which included only quarterback drop (-6 yards) of campaign … Other tackles came against Temple and USF (only solo hit) … Credited with half a TFL against Owls … Three of five stops were on rushing plays.

High School: Served as team captain for an Ayden-Grifton program that posted an 8-5 overall record and 5-0 conference mark in 2014 … Overall, earned three varsity football letters for head coach Paul Cornwell … Logged 63 solo stops, 17 tackles for lost yardage, six sacks and three fumble recoveries as a senior … A member of the Class 2A All-State squad as a junior after playing on both sides of the ball (defensive end, offensive tackle) during sophomore campaign … Recorded 16 solo hits (9.0 TFL) and four sacks despite missing a significant number of snaps because of an injury … Selected as the Eastern Carolina 2A Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2013 … Helped the Chargers to a 9-3 record and state playoff appearance in 2012 … A mainstay for an Ayden-Grifton program that captured three consecutive conference titles … Ranked as the No. 48 overall prospect and No. 5 defensive lineman in the state of North Carolina according to Scout.com … Also picked up two additional varsity wrestling and track letters … Owned a career record of 50-5 in the 285-pound weight class and finished as the state runner-up on the mat.

Personal: Full name is Justin Orlandor Brown … Born at Greenville, N.C. … Son of Brad Champan and Wanda Brown … Brother Sterling Mills played prep football at nearby D.H. Conley High School … A criminal justice major … Hobbies include hunting and fishing … Nickname is J.B.