Blace Brown

Cornerback

Troy

Alex Khvatov:  How tough was it to make that recovery from the ACL injury prior to your senior year?

Blace Brown:  It was tough.  The trainers told me that I wouldn’t be back until the sixth game of my senior year.  My doctor had a different approach.  I was rushing to get back on the field for my first game.  I was willing to take on the challenge.  I started off shaky, but it helped me get my confidence along the way.       

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall experience at the 2019 East/West Shrine Game. 

Blace Brown:  I have enjoyed playing against these guys.  My knee is feeling great.  I am bouncing around.  I am loving the high-tempo practices.      

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to show scouts this week?

Blace Brown:  I wanted to answer the question about my knee.  I have gotten that question a lot.  I am feeling great.  I wanted to show how tight I can play in coverage.    

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths? 

Blace Brown:  Knowing the receiver tendencies.  My length helps me out a lot too.      

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

Blace Brown:  My off man coverage skills.  I get undisciplined at times.  I am working on it this week. 

Alex Khvatov:  What was it like to be a part of a winning program at Troy the last couple of years under your head coach Neal Brown? 

Blace Brown:  It feels great to be a part of something bigger than yourself.  We had a good culture there.  Coach Brown developed a great culture there.  That team was a family.        

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

Blace Brown:  The LSU game grabbed everyone’s attention.  Being a ball-hawk at the CB position.  I know that I can make plays on the ball. 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your proudest moment during your college career? 

Blace Brown:  I am glad to make my father proud.  He played CB at Army.  Playing in his shoes.  I want to show him that I can compete at the next level. 

Alex Khvatov:  Where are you currently training for the NFL Draft?    

Blace Brown:  In Detroit. 

Alex Khvatov:  Have you been invited to the Scouting Combine? 

Blace Brown:  I have been invited.  I want to show more ball skills.  I want to show off my IQ and 4.4 speed.      

Alex Khvatov:  What one word best describes you?

Blace Brown:  Energetic. 

Alex Khvatov:  How did you wind up at Troy?

Blace Brown:  There was no interest.  I played CB freshman, sophomore and junior years of my high school career.  I switched to receiver my senior year.  I led the state of Georgia in catches and yards my senior year.  It still didn’t help.  I went with my mom to Illinois and Wisconsin for some D-III schools.  I didn’t feel at home.  Kind of gave up on the whole football thing.  I told my mom that I will go to a community college and get a regular job.  In the summer, Troy called me for a walk-on spot.  I took it.  I earned a scholarship during the summer of my sophomore year.