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Trying to find some additional information on CB Alex Brown.
His info from NFL Pro Day lists him at 5'10", 183 LBS while the Chiefs list him at 5'11", 170 LBS. The height difference I get. He could have grown or they might just like to add an inch for show. But going from 183, which was an official weigh in, to 170 is a pretty big drop.
The NFL.com/Prospects had this to say about him -
Explosive, fast athlete with the size of a nickel cornerback but lacking the play traits for a smooth transition inside. Brown has decent ball production and his monster workout numbers will have teams scrambling for additional tape, but he needs plenty of additional work with his patience, footwork and route recognition. His length and recovery speed are major check marks in his favor, but a practice squad spot could be the goal as he continues to work on the fundamentals of the position.
Strengths
Fast and extremely explosive
Blew the doors off of his pro day with 4.42-second 40-yard dash and 41.5-inch vertical leap
Outstanding arm length for a cornerback , 33".
Fluid hips can swivel into transitions
Twitchy breaks to the throw from side shuffle
Plays with strength to re-route and stall the release
Leaping and length aid ball production
Posted seven interceptions and 19 pass breakups over the last two years
Weaknesses
Needs better patience from press
Quick to declare feet and hips to a release fake
Below-average foot agility to mirror
Undisciplined in man coverage with footwork
Feet stall at the top when attempting to plant and drive from a pedal
Can be manipulated too easily by the route
Big receivers able to play over him on perimeter
Lacks desired physicality as tackler in run support
Before the 2019 NFL season began, was with San Francisco 49ers (5/16/19)-(7/25/19), Philadelphia Eagles(7/26/19)-(8/4/19), New York Jets (8/15/19)-(8/31/19), and then signed by Kansas City Chiefs to their practice squad (9/2/19). Biggest claim to fame while on Chiefs PS, he played Lamar Jackson getting the Chiefs ready to play Baltimore Ravens. To Alex's credit, while other players have come and went, Brown has remained with KC PS for the season.
With Morris Claiborne and Rashad Fenton both not practicing on Wednesday and Kendall Fuller coming back from his thumb injury, the Chiefs knew they had to do something for the CB position.
Currently Chiefs have Bashaud Breeland, Charvarius Ward, Kendall Fuller, and Alex Brown to match up with Julian Edelman, Mohamed Sanu, Phillip Dorsett II, and N'Keal Harry.
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