Undrafted former Alabama DB Tony Brown drawing rave reviews from Los Angeles Chargers
By Adam Spencer
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Alabama DB Tony Brown didn’t hear his name called in the 2018 NFL Draft, but after the event, he was quickly scooped up by the Los Angeles Chargers.
That is looking like a good move for the Chargers, as their coaching staff has nothing but nice things to say about him so far.
Anthony Lynn, the Chargers’ head coach and a former teammate of Brown’s father at Texas Tech, has been impressed by the speedy cornerback so far at rookie minicamp (via Chargers.com):
“It’s hard to tell after one practice, but I was just watching him out there at corner,” Lynn said about the Alabama product. “He can play some free safety as well. I thought he did fine. He’s picking up the system. He’s still learning (and) has a lot going on, but he’s a very gifted young man. Very talented. His skillset is off the charts.”
Brown knows he still has a lot of work to do to make the Chargers’ roster, but he appreciates the kind words from his new coach:
“Honestly, it means the team has a standard for me that I have to uphold,” he said. “I need to take advantage of this opportunity. I bring a level of aggressiveness that can be useful for any team. I’m a monster on special teams, and I can be a monster on defense. I bring a level of leadership and a winning mentality coming from Alabama.”
Armed with this new praise, Brown will continue trying to impress Lynn and make his way onto the 53-man roster for the start of the 2018 season.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
