Patrick Brown life and biography

Patrick Brown is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a member of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2009 (PS). Total- 0/0.

• Spent final 13 weeks and playoffs on Vikings practice squad in 2009.
• Played at UCF under former Vikings defensive coordinator George O’Leary.

OFF THE FIELD
Earned degree in communications with a minor in marketing from Central Florida...Active with Vikings community relations efforts to promote heart health, a cause close to him after he underwent heart surgery as a child.

PRO

Will compete for roster spot on Vikings line in 2010...Spent final 13 weeks of 2009 regular season and the playoffs on the Vikings practice squad...Originally signed as a rookie free agent by Carolina in 2009.

2009 Spent time on Vikings practice squad learning from seasoned veterans...Joined Vikings on 9/29, signing with practice squad for final 13 weeks of the regular season and throughout the playoffs...Was with New England’s practice squad for 2 weeks to open the regular season...Waived by Carolina at final roster cuts after spending the preseason with the Panthers.

COLLEGE

Started 50 straight games at LT for the Golden Knights...Named All-Conference USA 2nd-Team as a senior...Paved the way for RB Kevin Smith to rush for 2,567 yards in 2007, the 2nd-highest total in college football history...Helped UCF win the Conference USA title in 2007 and earn a berth in the Liberty Bowl.

Standout at St. Charles (IL) North High...Named leadership award winner as a senior...Competed in shot put and discus.

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