Ronnie Brown is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was born on December 12, 1981, in Cartersville, Georgia, and attended Auburn University, where he played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
Brown was selected by the Miami Dolphins as the second overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played for the Dolphins from 2005 to 2010, during which he established himself as one of the team's most reliable and versatile players. Brown was known for his ability to run, catch, and block, and he was often used in a variety of offensive formations.
In 2008, Brown had his best season with the Dolphins, rushing for 916 yards and ten touchdowns. He also caught 33 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, earning him a spot on the AFC Pro Bowl team. Brown continued to be a key player for the Dolphins until he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010.
Brown played for the Eagles for one season before signing with the San Diego Chargers in 2011. He played for the Chargers for two seasons, during which he served as a backup to Ryan Mathews. Brown then signed with the Houston Texans in 2013 but was released before the start of the regular season.
Brown signed with the San Diego Chargers for a second time in 2013, but he only played in six games before being released in 2014. He then signed with the Houston Texans for a second time but was released before the start of the regular season.
Overall, Brown had a successful NFL career, rushing for 6,735 yards and 38 touchdowns and catching 246 passes for 1,922 yards and two touchdowns. He was known for his versatility, durability, and work ethic, and he was respected by his teammates and coaches alike. Brown retired from the NFL in 2015 and has since worked as a football analyst for various media outlets.
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