Freddie Brown, WR

NFL fans might not be familiar with his name, but Alabama fans know all too well who Freddie Brown is after he closed his career with 12 catches for 125 yards in the Utes' upset of the Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl.

Brown contributed for three years as a reserve in Utah's prolific offense (38 catches, 458 yards from 2005-2007) before becoming the possession receiver safety valve for quarterback Brian Johnson as a senior. Brown led the Utes with 77 catches for 900 yards and seven touchdowns in 2008.

He redshirted in his only season at Citrus College before going to Utah.

While Brown can play multiple receiver positions and is strong after the catch, he lacks great speed and must catch the ball more securely to make an NFL roster.

Positives: Tall with a strong upper body build and long arms. Has the size to beat the jam. Uses his frame to shield defenders on slants and crossing routes. Fights for the ball in the air and for extra yardage after initial contact, especially against smaller corners. Equally effective when lining up on the slot or outside. Separates from defenders on jump balls using his height and length. Works to get open if his quarterback scrambles. Able to make a quick move after the catch to free himself from a cornerback.

Negatives: Very inconsistent hands; will pluck one ball away from his frame and then body-catch or drop the next. Below-average straight-line speed; fails to break away from corners or safeties down the sideline. Loses balance when trying to make a move in the open field. Product of a spread system. Generally a tough receiver, but will hear footsteps over the middle.

Caugh 116 passes for 1,358 yards and seven touchdowns in 42 career games … One career carry for minus-5 yards … Earned second-team all-MWC honors as a junior and senior. … Made Utah's Athletics Academic Honor Roll in 2006, and academic all-MWC in 2005.

Second-team All-MWC … started in all 13 games … led Utah with 77 catches for 900 yards … 77 catches is second all-time in a season at Utah, while 900 yards ranks eighth … led Utes with seven TD receptions … fourth in the MWC in receptions per game (5.92) and sixth in receiving yards per game (69.2) … second on the team in all-purpose yards (900) … three 100-yard games: 105 vs. TCU, 110 vs. San Diego State and 125 vs. Alabama … averaged 109 yards in the last four games, missing out on four-straight 100-yard games by just three yards (had 97 yards against BYU) … career highs for catches (12) and yards (125) in Ute win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl … made three critical catches during Utah's 80-yard, game-winning drive vs. TCU, including the go-ahead touchdown reception with 48 seconds left … 11 receptions, 110 yards and two touchdowns against San Diego State.

Played in 12 games … 20 receptions for 219 yards … best game was against Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl, when he had three catches for 41 yards.

Saw action in all 13 games and made the starting lineup twice … 17 receptions for 196 yards (11.5 yards per catch) … long reception of 42 yards came at Air Force … also set career-highs for yardage (63) and receptions (4) against Air Force … made Utah's Athletics Academic Honor Roll.

Played in four games, making 2 catches for 43 yards … long reception of 37 yards against Wyoming … other catch for 6 yards came against New Mexico … academic all-MWC.

No significant injuries reported.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.

Redshirted at Citrus College in 2004.

At Damien High (Calif.), he was first-team all-league in both football and basketball … lettered three times in both sports … 45 catches for 685 yards and 5 touchdowns as a senior in 2003 … set the school record for longest reception (97 yards) … career numbers were 61 receptions, 895 yards and 6 touchdowns … Damien High won back-to-back league titles (2002-03) … honor roll student all four years.

Son of Fred and Susan Brown … one sister … father is a counselor for LAUSD … human development and family studies major … born June 24, 1986.