Brown signed with the Bengals as a college free agent in May, coming off a four-year playing career at the University of Montana (FCS) ... He played in 52 career games with 43 starts for the Grizzlies, primarily at G and C ... Named to All-Big Sky Conference Second Team in 2025, starting all 15 games for 13-2 squad which advanced to FCS semifinals ... A native of Beaverton, Ore. ... Was standout in track and field in addition to playing football at Sunset High School.
Career transactions: Signed with Cincinnati as a college free agent on 5-8-26.
College: Played four seasons (2022-25) at Montana ... Redshirted as a true freshman in 2021 ... Saw action in 52 career games with 43 starts.
2025—Started all 15 games for Montana team that went 13-2 and advanced to FCS semifinals ... Named second-team All-Big Sky Conference ... Blocked for Grizzlies offense that ranked fourth in FCS in points per game (41.0) and ninth in total yards per game (457.0) ... Pass protected for QB Keali'i Ah Yat, who led FCS with 4070 passing yards.
2024—Started all 14 games (12 at LG, two at C) ... Blocked for Montana offense that totaled 305 first downs (fourth-most in FCS) ... Helped open holes for run game that scored 35 rushing TDs (second in Big Sky) and averaged 196.0 rushing yards per game.
2023—Played in 11 games with seven starts ... Helped pave way for three Montana players who recorded over 600 rushing yards.
2022—Played in 12 games with seven starts at RG ... Also lined up on special teams for FG and PAT units ... Blocked for offense that ranked 12th in FCS in points per game (36.2).
High school: Attended Sunset High School in Beaverton, Ore. ... Missed 2020 senior season due to COVID-19 restrictions ... Named second-team All-Metro as a defensive lineman and third-team All-Metro as an offensive lineman as a junior in 2019 ... Also competed in track and field, and was named track team's "Most Outstanding Sophomore" in spring 2019.
Personal: Hometown is Beaverton, Ore. ... Earned bachelor's degree in computer science from Montana in 2025 ... Brothers, Josh and Cody, both played football at Portland State University ... In January 2026, participated in inaugural American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Showcase, an NFL Combine-style event in front of pro scouts in Nashville, Tenn.
