TROY – Troy cornerback Blace Brown has been one of the country’s best-kept secrets the past two seasons. However, entering his senior season in 2018 Brown is moving out of the shadows and into the spotlight. On Friday, NFL.com released its Top 10 Defensive Backs to Watch with Brown slotted at No. 7 on the list.
A former walk-on wide receiver for the Trojans, Brown switched sides of the football when head coach Neal Brown and his staff took over the program prior to the 2015 season. After a redshirt year in 2015, Brown flourished in his new position as he ranked seventh nationally in 2016 as a sophomore with six interceptions, including a pair of multi-interception games.