Brown played two seasons with Kansas football and had the distinct honor of playing on the 1968 team that went to the Orange Bowl. He recorded one career touchdown since he played the vast majority of his snaps at the tackle position. Brown was also a member of the 1968 Big 8 co-champion Jayhawks who split the title with Oklahoma.
He was a teammate of future NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer John Riggins during hist time with the Jayhawks, as well as Heisman trophy candidate Bobby Douglass.
Brown’s unique versatility made him an intriguing player going into the 1971 draft.