A.J. Brown: College football career, stats, highlights, records

Before A.J. Brown became the No. 1 wide receiver on the Philadelphia Eagles for a pair of Super Bowl runs, he was a dynamic threat out wide at Ole Miss.

Here's more on Brown's college career.

The vitals on A.J. Brown

School: Ole Miss
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230 pounds
Years active: 2016-18

Here are Brown's career stats in college.

Brown, a native of Starkville, Mississippi, signed with Ole Miss over a litany of offers that included Auburn, Alabama and more, per 247Sports.

AJ Brown at Ole Miss: disrespectful 🔥@OleMissFB x @1kalwaysopen_ pic.twitter.com/CyNiLcVpNR

— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 13, 2022

What kind of prospect was Brown in high school?

Brown was a four-star wide receiver at Starkville High School in Starkville, Mississippi. He was a top-five wide receiver in the country, depending on the recruiting service, and a top-three player in Mississippi in the class of 2016. 

Brown finished his high school career on top as a 6A state champion, ending his senior season with 83 catches for 1,371 yards and 13 touchdowns. He played in the Under Armour All-American game where he caught four passes for 79 yards a touchdown. Brown was a dual-sport athlete, starring in baseball and making history as the second player to ever make the Under Armour All-American football and baseball games.

AJ Brown taking his talents to Ole Miss. pic.twitter.com/oM6dQBzwzm

— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) February 3, 2016

The catch of the season so far: Starkville High's AJ Brown @Brown1arthur does his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression! pic.twitter.com/0QQcC6bH12

— Robby Donoho III (@RobbyDonoho) September 26, 2015

What was Brown's record in college?

Brown and Ole Miss finished a combined 11-13 during his career. The 2016 season is not included in the combined win-loss total after Ole Miss' wins were vacated. Brown never got the chance to play in a bowl game during his collegiate career.

Records set by Brown

Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings Brown set in college:

• 1st in Ole Miss career receiving yards (2,984)
• 1st in Ole Miss career 100-yard receiving games (12)
• 1st in Ole Miss single-game receiving yards (233)
• 1st in Ole Miss single-season receptions (85)
• 1st in Ole Miss single-season receiving yards (1,320)
• 1st in Ole Miss single-season receiving touchdowns (11)
• 3rd in Ole Miss career receptions (189)
• 5th in Ole Miss career receiving touchdowns (19)

HIGHLIGHTS: AJ Brown sets single-game receiving record (233 yards) in Ole Miss win. Matt Luke claims 1st victory as Rebels interim coach. pic.twitter.com/WT7CZMtquu

— Jeff Barker (@JeffBarker_) September 3, 2017

Which awards did Brown win in college?

Here are the awards and honors Brown won in college:

• Second-Team All-American by FWAA (2018)
• First-Team All-SEC (2018)
• Second-Team All-American by Phil Steele (2017)
• Third-Team All-American by Associated Press (2017)
• First Team All-SEC (2017)
• Biletnikoff Award semifinalist (2017)
•  C Spire Conerly Trophy (best player in Mississippi) (2017)

Ole Miss WR AJ Brown (@Brown1arthur) Highlights

Brown was one of the best playmakers in all of college football. He has the ability beat defenses deep as well catch a short pass & take it to the house #HottyToddy

Full Video 🎥: https://t.co/i8DfuDeyWQ pic.twitter.com/DyodzgfGbD

— JustBombsProductions (@JBP_Official) April 9, 2019