Campbell University

Former NFL running back Dee Brown joined the Campbell in January 2022, and is currently the Camels' passing game coordinator, also coaching quarterbacks and running backs. 

Brown served as CU's running backs coach in 2022, not only helping the Camels post a record-breaking passing attack, but coaching Bryant Barr to a breakout All-Big South season. 

Prior to joining the Camels, Brown was the offensive coordinator for Livingstone College in 2021. Accepting the position on the first day of fall camp, Brown had little time to implement his entire offense but was able to still produce 2,000 yards passing and a two-time conference Back of the Week, despite starting three walk-ons and two freshmen.

Before joining the college ranks, Brown served as head coach for West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Fla. and from 2011-14 at Victory Christian Center School in Charlotte, N.C., where he led his teams to two state championships (2012 and 2014) and three title game appearances.

He also made coaching stops in the Charlotte, N.C. area as offensive coordinator at Rocky River High School, as well as an assistant coach at Lake Norman High and West Mecklenburg High.

Brown started his coaching career with the Denver Broncos under then head coach Josh McDaniels. In Denver, Brown assisted the special teams coordinators and the running backs coach in day to day activities and execution of the practice and game plans.

Professionally, Brown enjoyed a six year National Football League career, playing for four different organizations after being selected by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2001 draft. Brown also suited up for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.

Brown played four seasons collegiately at Syracuse, rushing for 1,031 yards in 2000 and finishing his career among the Orange’s top-5 in career touchdowns. Brown earned his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse in 2000 with a B.S. in psychology.

While at Syracuse, Dee was a part of teams that earned the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Achievement Award for having the highest graduation rate among Division I programs in the country.

He is also a graduate of Walden University with a M.S. in counseling/therapy. He was a trainer for the International Institute of Restorative Practices. Brown also completed the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program.

Brown is a native of Clearwater, Fla. In his spare time, he enjoys every minute with his grandson Josiah, listening to all genres of music, exercising, and traveling with friends and family.