Steve Brown (American football)

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Brown graduated from C. K. McClatchy High School in 1978. ==College career==

Brown played defensive back and kick returner for four seasons on the University of Oregon Ducks football team from 1979 to 1982 under coach Rich Brooks. Brown graduated in 1983 with a degree in English literature and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brown returned 78 kickoffs for 1,868 yards and a touchdown and 18 punts for 185 yards and a touchdown. He also had 8 interceptions returned for 139 yards and a touchdown. ==Professional playing career==

From 1983 to 1990, Brown played at left cornerback for the Houston Oilers. He had 18 interceptions returned for 264 yards and a touchdown and also had 5 sacks. Brown was also a kick returner from 1983 to 1985, with 36 returns for 857 yards and a touchdown. ==NFL career statistics==

St. Louis Rams In 1995, Brown reunited with Rich Brooks, his former coach at Oregon, to become a defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams under Brooks. Brown moved to coaching cornerbacks in 1996 and remained cornerbacks coach in 1997 under new coach Dick Vermeil. On January 29, 2024, it was revealed that Collin Bauer became the new defensive coordinator. ==Personal life==

Brown is the younger brother of actress Olivia Brown, who co-starred in the 1980s hit show Miami Vice. ==References==