Troy Brown spent his entire 15-year career with the Patriots (1993-2007) after being drafted by the team in the eighth round (198th overall) in the 1993 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-10 inch, 196-pound receiver, punt returner and defensive back retired as the team’s all-time leading receiver with 557 career receptions and as the team’s all-time leading punt returner with 252 career returns. He finished ranked second in Patriots history with 6,366 career receiving yards and was tied for the franchise record with three punt returns for touchdowns. Brown played in 192 games, placing him fourth on the team’s all-time games played list and his 15 seasons with the franchise tied Julius Adams for the second-longest tenure in a Patriots uniform behind Steve Grogan’s 16 seasons. Brown helped the Patriots to three Super Bowl championships and went to his only Pro Bowl in 2001. In 2004, he added defense to his resume when he began playing defensive back and finished second on the team with three interceptions. His ability to make sizable contributions on offense, defense and special teams as well as his ability to perform in the clutch made him one of the most versatile and valuable players in team history. Inducted 2012.
Spent his entire 15-year career with the Patriots (1993-2007)
Retired as the team’s all-time leading receiver with 557 career receptions and as the team’s all-time leading punt returner with 252 career returns.
Finished ranked second in Patriots history with 6,366 career receiving yards and was tied for the franchise record with three punt returns for touchdowns
Number: 80
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 5-10
Weight: 196
College: Marshall
Seasons with the Patriots (15): 1993 – 2007
Inducted: 2012