Derrick Brown
26-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
103
SACKS
2.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Brown and the Panthers have found a recipe for success and appear ready to stick to it. After struggling to make the impact expected of a No. 7 overall pick for the first two years of his career, Carolina committed to having Brown plug the line and defend the run at an elite level. Brown's rate of snaps as a pass rusher have fallen each season and his production has trended the opposite direction, culminating in Brown's first 100-tackle campaign of his career in 2023. It's safe to expect more of the same in the upcoming season, as the sides agreed to a massive four-year, $96 million extension in April. Brown won't be the most exciting pick, particularly when compared to the elite pass rushers in the league, but he's a plenty impactful player in his own right. Read Past Outlooks
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Lands massive contract extension
Brown has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Schefter, Brown's four-year extension with Carolina is for $96 million and includes $63.165 million guaranteed. The 2020 first-rounder is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he racked up 103 tackles -- an NFL record for a defensive lineman -- to go along with 2.0 sacks and an interception in 17 games. By extending Brown, the Panthers retain a major piece in the middle of their defense for the next several years, a key move for a unit that no longer includes Brian Burns following his trade to the Giants in March.
Per Schefter, Brown's four-year extension with Carolina is for $96 million and includes $63.165 million guaranteed. The 2020 first-rounder is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he racked up 103 tackles -- an NFL record for a defensive lineman -- to go along with 2.0 sacks and an interception in 17 games. By extending Brown, the Panthers retain a major piece in the middle of their defense for the next several years, a key move for a unit that no longer includes Brian Burns following his trade to the Giants in March.
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Measurables Review
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How do Derrick Brown's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
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Height
6' 5"Weight
320 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.16 secShuttle Time
4.79 secCone Drill
8.22 secVertical Jump
27.0 inBroad Jump
108 inBench Press
28 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
34.25 inLatest Fantasy Rumors
Nabs lucrative extension
Brown agreed to a $96 million extension that included over $63 million guaranteed money with the Panthers on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The talented defensive tackle's $24 million in average annual compensation will make him the league's fourth highest-paid defensive tackle behind the Chiefs' Chris Jones, the Raiders' Christian Wilkins and the Ravens' Justin Madubuike. Brown thrived in the 3-4 scheme implemented in Carolina last season, recording a career-high 103 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, an interception and five additional passes defensed.
The talented defensive tackle's $24 million in average annual compensation will make him the league's fourth highest-paid defensive tackle behind the Chiefs' Chris Jones, the Raiders' Christian Wilkins and the Ravens' Justin Madubuike. Brown thrived in the 3-4 scheme implemented in Carolina last season, recording a career-high 103 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, an interception and five additional passes defensed.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A first-round pick in 2020, Brown registered a career-high 67 tackles while playing all 17 games last season. He also had one sack and intercepted one of his seven passes defended. Although he's only recorded six sacks through 49 games for the Panthers, Brown has increased his tackle tally in each year as a pro. With Carolina picking up his fifth-year option this spring, Brown has a bit more security as he approaches the upcoming campaign, when he'll maintain a starting spot as the defense transitions to a 3-4 scheme under new coordinator Ejiro Evero.
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Record-setting season
Brown finished the regular season with 103 tackles (57 solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with an interception in 17 games.
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Busy day in loss
Brown finished Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars with eight tackles (three solo).
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Productive in loss
Brown logged nine total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.
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Secures interception in loss
Brown recorded 10 tackles (five solo), intercepted a pass and deflected another in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Saints.
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Records 10 tackles
Brown finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) in the Panthers' 16-13 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
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