Brown announced his decision late on National Signing Day, but said he’d reached a decision earlier in the week. The Lanier High School (Ga.) senior had an all-SEC top five — Alabama, Georgia, Auburn, Mississippi State and Tennessee.
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The 6-4, 320-pound interior defensive lineman earned five-star status from Rivals, Scout, ESPN and 247Sports. He had 106 total tackles, 42 for loss, and 12 sacks as a senior in 2015. Lanier went 12-1 last season and reached the second round of the Georgia Class 5A state tournament.
In his career, Brown racked up 270 tackles, 81 for loss, 33.5 sacks and three interceptions. For much of the last year, many recruiting experts expected him to stay in-state with the Bulldogs.
Here’s a look at Brown’s senior highlights.
Junior season highlights
