Drafted 214th overall in the 8th round of the 1991 draft, Gary Brown arrived from Penn State. He last played in 1999 with NYG, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 86th percentile.
Size
5'11", 230#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 8, 214th overall (1991)
Seasons
1991–1999
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology24th percentile among RBs
3 games · 57 touches
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size43▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency24▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry16▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion23▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving44▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security86▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume60▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency3▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NYG | 42.7 | 3 | 177 | 2 | 2 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Gary Brown has played in 3 regular-season games, all with NYG.
He has rushed for 177 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game87 vs PHI, 1999 Week 4
- Most receiving yards in a game1 on 1 catches vs PHI, 1999 Week 4
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 110 55/g | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 67 67/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 177 59/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 110 55/g | 0 |
| In losses | 1 | 67 67/g | 0 |
| On grass | 1 | 67 67/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 110 55/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 177 59/g | 0 |
1999 game log
Gary Brown — common questions
- What position does Gary Brown play?
- Gary Brown is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Gary Brown played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gary Brown has played for NYG (1999).
- Where did Gary Brown go to college?
- Gary Brown played college football at Penn State.
- When was Gary Brown drafted?
- Gary Brown was selected in round 8, 214th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Gary Brown scored?
- Gary Brown has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Gary Brown's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Gary Brown rated 42.7 for 1999, the 24th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kerry CollinsQB · 1999
- Kent GrahamQB · 1999
- Amani ToomerWR · 1999
- Ike HilliardWR · 1999
- Tiki BarberRB · 1999
- Pete MitchellTE · 1999
- Joe MontgomeryRB · 1999
- Joe JureviciusWR · 1999
Drafted in round 8, 1991
- Harry ColonDB · pick 196
- Frank ConoverDT · pick 197
- Kenny WalkerDE · pick 200
- Jerry EvansTE · pick 204
- Cedric JacksonRB · pick 205
- Marty CarterS · pick 207
- Scott EvansDT · pick 209
- Frank WainrightTE · pick 210
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