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Daniel Brown

LB · #4 ·
Height6'1"
Weight255 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background

2025 JUNIOR Played in eight games with one start Career-high three tackles (two solo) and one PBU in win vs. Rutgers (11/1/25) Started first game at Illinois and made one tackle in win at Duke (9/6/25) 2024 REDSHIRT Played in two games and redshirted the season Missed the first 11 games of the season with an injury 2023 SOPHOMORE - HUTCHINSON CC Four-star recruit by ESPN Three-star recruit by 247Sports, On3, and Rivals Junior college ranks: #3 (ESPN), #20 (On3), #23 (247Sports) Junior college outside linebacker ranks: #1 (247), #1 (ESPN), #7 (On3) Played for head coach Drew Dallas at Hutchinson CC 2023 NJCAA All-American First Team 2023 Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Year Led the NJCAA in sacks with 18.0 in 11 games Registered a sack in 10 straight games, the second-longest streak in Hutchinson history 18.0 sacks were the second-most in Hutchinson single-season history and the most since Troy West in 1996 Totaled 51 tackles, 23.0 tackles for loss, 18.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovered, two pass breakups, and 13 quarterback hurries Forced two safeties, one against Ellsworth and one against Independence Majored in Kinesiology at Hutchinson Offers included Buffalo, Hawaii, Houston, Louisiana Tech, Minnesota, Tulane, Utah State, and Washington State 2022 FRESHMAN - HUTCHINSON CC Nine tackles in eight games as a true freshman HIGH SCHOOL Played for head coach Greg Duggins at Bishop Ward PERSONAL Born August 17, 2004 Son of Eric Carter and Shameka Brown Two brothers, DeVaughn Brown and Devon Carter, and three sisters, Raven Carter, Londyn Carter, and Erica Carter Chose Illinois because, “The coaches have a plan for me and I feel like it’s home.” Majoring in community health RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁫󠁳󠁿Kansas City, KS
High schoolBishop Ward
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    Daniel Brown (LB) enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · from the season record
  • SignedDec 20, 2023
    Daniel Brown (LB) signed with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Career stats
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2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
6666Med.95201.500
2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
81140Med.11400011
2024
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Career167206Med.209201.511
Injury history
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026