Derrick Brown is an American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Panthers selected him as the 7th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. As of September 2024, he is on injured reserve, after suffering an injury in Week 1 of the 2024 season. Over his NFL career, he has only played for the Panthers, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2023 and securing a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2020. As of September 2024, Brown has recorded 248 total tackles, 8.0 sacks, and 2 interceptions.
At the collegiate level, Derrick Brown played football at Auburn University from 2016 to 2019. According to the university's official website, Brown was a unanimous consensus All-American defensive tackle and won both the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Senior CLASS Award in 2019. He also received an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Born in Sugar Hill, Georgia, Brown attended Lanier High School during his formative years. In his high school career, he recorded 270 tackles and 33.5 sacks, graduating with a five-star recruit rating from Scout, Rivals, and 247Sports.
Who is Derrick Brown’s Wife?
Derrick Brown is married to Tayla Brown, formerly known as Tayla Main. They tied the knot in March 2022 and are parents to three children, a son and two daughters. They welcomed their son, Kai Asher Brown, in 2018, their second child, Kenzley Rae Brown, in 2020, and their youngest daughter, Kendall Jane Brown, in 2024.
Tayla Brown’s Social Media
Tayla Brown has an Instagram account under the username @tayladaniellebrown, with a following of over 3176, as of September 2024.
How long have Derrick Brown and Tayla Brown Been Married?
Derrick Brown and Tayla Brown have been married since March 2022, marking two years together, as of September 2024. According to USA Today Sports, they began dating in 2014. In July 2020, Derrick Brown proposed to Tayla and shared pictures on his official Instagram account under the username @derrickbrown.
FAQs on Derrick Brown
A. Derrick Brown stands 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96 meters tall.
A. Derrick Brown holds American nationality.
A. Derrick Brown wears jersey number 95, representing the Carolina Panthers in the NFL.
A. Yes, Derrick Brown has three children.