Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Kyron Brown was born May 26, 1996, in Boynton Beach, Florida. He is a cornerback for the New York Jets in the NFL.

Brown was a member of the Akron Zips for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He recorded 121 tackles, six interceptions, 1 forced fumble, and 25 passes defended in 51 games played (26 starts). Brown signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. He was cut at the end of training camp during final roster cuts but was re-signed by the Jets to their practice squad on September 1, 2019. Brown was promoted to the Jets' active roster on November 13, 2019. Brown made his NFL debut on November 17, 2019, against the Washington Redskins, playing ten snaps on special teams in a 34-17 victory. Brown made his first career start on December 8 against the Miami Dolphins, making five tackles before leaving the game due to a quad injury. He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2019. Brown was waived with a failed physical designation on May 5, 2020. He reverted to the reserve/physically unable to perform the list the next day after clearing waivers.