Solomon Brown – Linebacker – Charleston Southern

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?

 

Solomon Brown:  I am 6’1”, 235 and I haven’t measured the 40-yard dash recently.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall experience at the FCS Bowl all-star game in Daytona Beach, FL.

 

Solomon Brown:  The time there was fun and I got to play with a lot of good talent.

Alex Khvatov:  What is the biggest thing that you will take away from that weekend?

 

Solomon Brown:  The biggest thing I will take away is don’t be afraid to try new positions because you want to show that you are versatile.

Alex Khvatov:  Who was the best player that you have faced at the FCS Bowl?

 

Solomon Brown:  I am not sure because they were all so good.

Alex Khvatov:  Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in
you?

Solomon Brown:  Charleston Southern University, Catawba University, Mercer and Coastal Carolina.

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose Charleston Southern?

Solomon Brown:  The coaches tried really hard to get me and tried really hard to get to know me and support me.  I felt very comfortable with them and felt I could give my all for them.

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

 

Solomon Brown:  My ability to play the full width of the field, and my hands.

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

 

Solomon Brown:  I am trying to improve my one-on-one coverage just because in college I didn’t work on that or have the opportunities in the game to work on it.

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall career to us.

 

Solomon Brown:  I redshirted as a freshman.  Then I went on to become the freshman of the year the next year.  I was an all-American two years, my sophomore and senior year.  I was a First Team All-Conference for all four years.

Alex Khvatov:  What is your biggest accomplishment that you are most proud of?

 

Solomon Brown:  I would say my freshman year was the biggest because I had a lot of people doubting me coming in and I showed them all up when I earned First Team All-Big South Freshman of the Year.

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

 

Solomon Brown:  It is hard to pick one, but celebrating with everyone when we won the conference championship for the first time was really great.

Alex Khvatov:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?

 

Solomon Brown:  You never know what can happen if you just run to the ball every play.

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Solomon Brown:  My favorite current NFL player would have to be Khalil Mack.

Alex Khvatov:  What is the most important trait for a LB?

 

Solomon Brown:  The ability to read the flow of the play and react.

Alex Khvatov:  Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that
you are looking for from the offense?

 

Solomon Brown:  Hand pressure of the OL, the eyes of the QB, and looking at the running back’s tilt.  As a LB, we have to take in a lot pre snap.

Alex Khvatov:  What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next
season?

Solomon Brown:  J.D. Sosebee and Kyle Reighard. 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the toughest player that you have faced on an
opposing team?

Solomon Brown:  Derrick Henry. 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Solomon Brown:  The people you meet and the life lessons you learn.

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your biggest role model and why?

 

Solomon Brown:  I really don’t have a role model, but I take something from everyone and try to be the best me.

Alex Khvatov:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Solomon Brown:  Someone that can be looked at when times are going good and bad and always encouraging the team.

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

 

Solomon Brown:  Watching movies and being in or on the water.

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to do with your life after your football
career is over?

 

Solomon Brown:  I want to create and design football helmets.

Alex Khvatov:  What five words best describe you?

 

Solomon Brown:  Motivated, leader, smart, creative and faithful.

Alex Khvatov:  Who will win the National Championship in CFB this year?

 

Solomon Brown:  It will be between Alabama and Clemson again, whoever shows up for four quarters will win.

Alex Khvatov:  Who will win Super Bowl LIII in February?

 

Solomon Brown:  The Saints are looking very strong.