Hall of Fame

Vincent Brown

  • Class
  • Induction
    2002
  • Sport(s)
    Football
  • Mississippi Valley State
  • Vincent Brown is a legendary linebacker who starred at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the mid-1980s.
  • A three-time All-SWAC selection, Brown set an NCAA all-divisions record with 570 career tackles, leading MVSU in tackles for three consecutive seasons and establishing himself as one of the most dominant defenders in college football history.
  • Following his standout collegiate career, he was selected in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, where he earned three consecutive All-Pro honors from 1991 to 1993.
  • In recognition of his remarkable achievements and lasting impact on SWAC football, Brown was inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame.
  • Continuing his legacy in HBCU athletics, he was named head coach of the North Carolina A&T Aggies in 2023, bringing his wealth of experience and championship pedigree back to collegiate football.