He was getting fitted for equipment with the other undrafted rookies, and it was obvious he didn't feel he belonged with that group.
He firmly believed he should have been drafted. So, from the moment he arrived, he played like he was. He acted like he was a high draft pick, too – full of confidence with a bit of swagger. He knew he belonged, and he proved it.
Brown played in 13 games with three starts as a rookie, recording 21 catches for 296 yards and two touchdowns.
His speed became a critical piece of the Panthers offense, so much so that Brown's emergence forced veteran wide receiver Jason Avant out of the equation.