Hank Brown (American football)

Hank Brown
Iowa Hawkeyes – No. 15
PositionQuarterback
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Freshman
MajorBusiness
Personal information
Born: (2005-03-30) March 30, 2005 (age 19)
Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolLipscomb Academy
(Nashville, Tennessee)

Hank Brown (born March 30, 2005) is an American football quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He previously played for the Auburn Tigers.

High school career

Brown began his high school career playing at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, Illinois.[1] Following outrage with their school district during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Brown and family moved to Nashville, Tennessee and attended Lipscomb Academy where he was coached by Super Bowl winning quarterback Trent Dilfer.[2] After playing sparingly as a junior, throwing for 223 yards and two touchdowns, Brown committed to Liberty.[3][4] In his senior season, he threw for 3,264 yards and 47 touchdowns, leading Lipscomb to a 13–0 record and a state championship.[5] A three-star recruit, Brown flipped his commitment to play college football from Liberty to Auburn University, following head coach Hugh Freeze.[6][7][8]

College career

Auburn

Brown made his collegiate debut during the 2023 Music City Bowl in relief of Payton Thorne and Holden Geriner, throwing for a team-high 132 yards on seven completions.[9][10] Entering the 2024 season, Brown was named the backup to Thorne.[11] After poor play from Thorne, Brown was named the starting quarterback against New Mexico.[12] In his first career start, he threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns in a 45–19 victory.[13][14] The following game against Arkansas, Brown was benched in favor of Thorne after throwing three interceptions in the first half of a 24–14 defeat.[15] He finished his redshirt freshman season throwing for 403 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions.[16] On December 8, 2024, Brown announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[17]

Iowa

On December 13, 2024, Brown announced his decision to transfer to the University of Iowa to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[18][19]

Statistics

Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
Auburn Tigers
2023 1 0 0–0 7 9 77.8 132 14.7 0 0 201.0 0 0 0.0 0
2024 4 2 1–1 27 43 66.6 403 9.4 6 3 173.6 3 10 3.3 0
Career 5 2 1−1 34 52 65.4 535 10.3 6 3 178.3 3 10 3.3 0

References

  1. ^ Werner, Jeremy (May 6, 2022). "'A great opportunity': 2023 QB Hank Brown receives offer from home-state Illini". 247Sports. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Lee, Ainslie (September 13, 2024). "What to know about Auburn QB Hank Brown ahead of his first expected start". AL.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Spears, Joseph. "Lipscomb Academy football quarterback Hank Brown commits to Liberty". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  4. ^ Raynor, Grace (May 26, 2022). "No starts? No problem for emerging Power 5 QB prospect Hank Brown". The Athletic. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  5. ^ Silva, Richard (May 15, 2023). "Why Trent Dilfer said Auburn football QB Hank Brown has 'all the skills' to reach the NFL". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "3-star QB Hank Brown follows Hugh Freeze, flips commitment from Liberty to Auburn football". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  7. ^ Vannozzi, Russell (December 20, 2022). "Following three-week whirlwind, Lipscomb Academy quarterback Hank Brown commits to Auburn". Main Street Media of Tennessee -. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  8. ^ Alvarez, Nick (December 20, 2022). "Auburn adds former Liberty QB commit Hank Brown to 2023 class". al. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "Brown, Fairweather provide bright spots in 31-13 Music City Bowl loss". WAAY 31 News. December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ Vannozzi, Russell (December 31, 2023). "Former Lipscomb Academy QB Hank Brown flashes talent in collegiate debut for Auburn". Main Street Media of Tennessee -. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  11. ^ III, Jerry Humphrey. "Auburn football Hank Brown named the backup quarterback this week: 'I have to be ready.'". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  12. ^ III, Jerry Humphrey. "Hank Brown starting at QB for Auburn football against New Mexico". Gadsden Times. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "Hank Brown throws 4 touchdowns in debut, Auburn defeats New Mexico 45-19". WSFA. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  14. ^ Zenor, John (September 20, 2024). "New Auburn QB Hank Brown preparing for first SEC start after roundabout path". WTVY. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  15. ^ McVeigh, Griffin (September 21, 2024). "Auburn start Payton Thorne in second half, Hugh Freeze reacts to Hank Brown struggles". On3. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Ehrhardt, Shannon (December 13, 2024). "Iowa football adds Auburn quarterback from transfer portal". KCCI. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Rauterkus, Peter (December 8, 2024). "Auburn backup QB Hank Brown reportedly plans to enter transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  18. ^ Hawks, I. on the (December 13, 2024). "Hawkeyes land SEC QB in transfer portal". KGAN. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  19. ^ "Ex-Auburn QB Brown commits to play for Iowa". ESPN.com. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.