Traded to Seattle midway through 2017 and started the final nine games for the Seahawks

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Traded to Seattle midway through 2017 and started the final nine games for the Seahawks. Seattle traded a 2018 third-round pick and 2019 second-round pick in exchange for Brown and Houston’s 2018 fifth-round pick (Shaquem Griffin).

• Ranks second on Houston’s all-time games played and games started lists with 133.

• Was the second rookie in Texans history to start all 16 games on the offensive line.

• Garnered All-Pro honors in 2011, 2012 and 2018 and Pro Bowl honors following the 2012-14 and 2017-18 seasons.

• Blocked for seven 1,000-yard rushers and was a part of a top-10 offense in four of his first five years in the League. 

COLLEGE: Played four seasons (2004-07) at Virginia Tech after redshirting the 2003 campaign. Registered 71 knockdown blocks in his three seasons as an offensive tackle and earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition for two-straight seasons. Was a two-time state Offensive Lineman/End of the Year pick by the Richmond Touchdown Club. Recorded six tackles and blocked three kicks on special teams as a senior and also caught three passes for 64 yards (21.3 average) and one touchdown, adding three yards on a rushing attempt. Won an ACC Championship in 2007.

PERSONAL: Attended Hermitage High School in Richmond, Va., where he lettered twice as a tight end and defensive end. Played in the Panthers’ first three games his senior year before suffering a broken leg, but returned for the Central Region semifinal game, catching seven passes for just under 100 yards in his limited playing time, and also recorded 15 tackles along with a pair of sacks to earn second-team All-District honors. Also lettered in basketball and track.

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