Derrick Brown Jr.

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Upcoming Event: Football at Tulane on September 13, 2025 at 8 p.m.
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New Orleans, La.
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Durham, N.C.
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Syracuse, N.Y.
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Berkeley, Calif.
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Durham, N.C.
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Clemson, S.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Connecticut on November 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
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East Hartford, Conn.
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Durham, N.C.
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Derrick Brown Jr. runs on the field against UNC.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Waxhaw, N.C.

2025: Returning linebacker ... in one career game, has played six snaps.

2024: Played in one game, against Elon … on the field for six snaps ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2024.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Charlotte Christian under head coach Jason Estep and one season at Avon Old Farms School under head coach Jon Wholley … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … listed as the No. 10 and No. 11 prospect in the state of Connecticut by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively … led Charlotte Christian to a 21-10 record, including two consecutive playoff appearances and a showing in the state championship game … also helped Avon Old Farms to a 7-3 overall record during lone season … led the Knights in sacks and quarterback pressures as a junior.

PERSONAL: Son of Derrick and Tawanna Brown.