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68
Games
53
Rush Yards
220
Receptions
3,548
Rec Yards
25
Rec TD
Charlie Brown is a former wide receiver out of South Carolina State, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 201st overall pick (round 8) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 68 regular-season games from 1981 to 1987. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 8
Pick
201st overall
Position
College
Charlie Brown Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
- Ranks 5th in the 1981 draft class in receiving yards (3,548).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 53 | 220 | 3,548 | 25 |
Career span: 1981–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  NO |
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| 1 | 1 | NO |
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QB | Illinois, Fullerton |
| 1 | 2 |  NYG |
 Lawrence Taylor |
OLB |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 3 |  NYJ |
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RB |  UCLA |
| 1 | 4 |  SEA |
 Kenny Easley |
DB | UCLA |
| 1 | 5 |  LA |
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LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
 Rich Campbell |
QB |  California |
| 1 | 7 |  TB |
 Hugh Green |
LB |  Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 8 |  SF |
 Ronnie Lott |
SAF |  USC |
| 11 | 2 |  NE |
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WR | Rhode Island |
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