Mel Brown

Photo by: Steven Goldburg

Position:
Running Back
Class:
Junior
Height:
5-9
Weight:
180
Hometown:
Stone Mountain, GA
High School:
Miller Grove HS
Prev School:
Gardner-Webb

PRIOR TO UCONN: Joins UConn from Gardner Webb University and will have two years of eligibility remaining… Appeared in 19 total games rushing for 870 yards on 160 attempts with 10 touchdowns… A receiving threat as well, Brown caught 17 passes for 260 yards and 4 touchdowns at Gardner Webb… Prior to his time at Gardner Webb, Brown finished his high school career playing for head coach Melvin Brown ad Miller Grove High School in Miller Grove, Georgia… Honored as a first team All-Region selection in 2021, Brown led DeKalb County with 1,714 rushing yards on 182 carries.