Rice Owls#7 · DE AJ Brown
87 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 188 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Marietta, GA
AJ Brown is a DE (#7) for Rice, from Marietta, GA. In the 2026 season he has 36 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 6
Interceptions 6
Passes defensed 12
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 6
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 6
Coverage 12
Ball-hawking 6
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 11
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 6
Frame 6
Experience 17
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2026 season
36
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
AJ Brown career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RICE | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | UAB | 11 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | UAB | 11 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | UAB | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 127 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
16
28
3
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UTSA | L 14-16 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Fresno State | L 24-38 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Western Michigan | L 21-28 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Notre Dame | L 0-52 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Houston Christian | W 31-3 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowRice DE: #7
- ClassSenior
- HometownMarietta, GA
AJ Brown: Rice DE profile and stats
AJ Brown is a DE (#7) for Rice, from Marietta, GA. This profile tracks AJ Brown's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rice roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rice sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
AJ Brown in the news
All newsRecapFresno State beat Rice 38-24 (Week 4, 2026)Fresno State beat Rice 38-24 at Valley Children's Stadium. Now Fresno State is 3-1, and Rice is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapWestern Michigan beat Rice 28-21 (Week 3, 2026)Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 at Rice Stadium. Now Western Michigan is 2-1, and Rice is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapNotre Dame beat Rice 52-0 (Week 2, 2026)Notre Dame beat Rice 52-0 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 2-0, and Rice is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does AJ Brown play for?
AJ Brown plays for Rice, wearing #7 at DE.
What position does AJ Brown play?
AJ Brown is a DE for Rice.
How tall is AJ Brown?
AJ Brown is 6-0 and weighs 188 lb.
What year is AJ Brown in?
AJ Brown is listed as a senior on the Rice roster.
Where is AJ Brown from?
AJ Brown is from Marietta, GA.
How many tackles does AJ Brown have?
AJ Brown has 36 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.