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A.J. Brown

A.J.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

A.J. Brown is an American professional football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2019 after playing college football for Ole Miss and later became a standout receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Early life and college career

Brown was born in Starkville, Mississippi, and attended Starkville High School before playing college football at the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, he developed into one of the top receivers in college football and declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season.

NFL career

Brown entered the NFL as a second-round pick in 2019 with the Tennessee Titans and quickly became one of the league’s most productive receivers. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022 and later joined the New England Patriots in 2026.

Playing style

Brown is a physically strong wide receiver with size, route-running ability, and strong contested-catch skills. He is also noted for generating yards after the catch and for his ability to produce explosive plays.

Achievements

Brown has been selected to the Pro Bowl and named an All-Pro multiple times. His career includes several 1,000-yard receiving seasons and a Super Bowl championship with Philadelphia.

Key facts

  • Brown was selected 51st overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
  • He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
  • He was traded from the Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2022.
  • He won Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles.
  • Brown has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls and has earned All-Pro honours.

Frequently asked questions

Who is A.J. Brown?
A.J. Brown is an American professional football wide receiver who has played in the NFL since 2019.
What teams has A.J. Brown played for?
He has played for the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and New England Patriots.
Where did A.J. Brown play college football?
He played college football at the University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss.
When was A.J. Brown drafted?
He was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 51st overall pick.
What position does A.J. Brown play?
He plays wide receiver.
Has A.J. Brown won a Super Bowl?
Yes. He won Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Brown
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, college, draft position, and general career overview.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4047646/aj-brown
    Supports: Birthplace, height, weight, college, draft information, team history, and active status.
  3. New England Patriots — https://www.patriots.com/team/players-roster/a-j-brown/
    Supports: Roster profile, physical measurements, team history, seasonal and career statistics.
  4. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/a-j-brown/
    Supports: Player profile, position, measurements, age, college, and team association.
  5. Spotrac — https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/29087/aj-brown
    Supports: Draft details, age, experience, and college.
  6. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Brown
    Supports: Team history and Super Bowl LIX claim.