Steve Brown

Steven Douglas Brown (born March 20, 1960) is a former American football cornerback and coach who is the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). Brown played his entire pro football career with the Houston Oilers from 1983 to 1990. He played college football at Oregon. Early life Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Brown graduated from C. K. McClatchy High School in 1978. College career Brown played defensive back and kick returner for four seasons on the University of Oregon Ducks football team from 1979 to 1982 under coach Rich Brooks. Brown graduated in 1983 with a degree in English literature and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brown returned 78 kickoffs for 1,868 yards and a touchdown and 18 punts for 185 yards and a touchdown. He also had 8 interceptions returned for 139 yards and a touchdown. Professional playing career From 1983 to 1990, Brown played at left cornerback for the Houston Oilers. He had 18 interceptions returned for 264 yards and a touchdown and also had 5 sacks. Brown was also a kick returner from 1983 to 1985, with 36 returns for 857 yards and a touchdown.