Chase Brown

Chase Brown was born March 3, 2000, in London, Ontario, Canada, making him one of the relatively rare NFL stars with Canadian roots. His upbringing was shaped by his parents and his twin brother Sydney Brown — who also plays in the NFL as a defensive back with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Brown twins' parallel paths from Canada to the NFL have become one of the more unusual family stories in recent league history.

Brown attended St. Francis Xavier Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario, before attending IMG Academy in Florida for his senior year to raise his national profile. He signed with Illinois and spent four seasons with the Illini, developing into one of the most productive running backs in Big Ten history. His 2022 campaign produced over 1,600 rushing yards, earning All-American consideration.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Brown in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, pick 163 overall. He developed slowly during his rookie season before emerging as a featured back in 2024 after Joe Mixon's departure. His 2024 breakout season produced over 990 rushing yards and significant receiving production in just 16 games.

Brown has become the Bengals' featured back and a key complement to Joe Burrow's passing game. His combination of vision, receiving ability, and durability has made him one of the more productive mid-round running back success stories of recent years.

His career résumé includes a breakout 2024 season and status as one of the more productive late-round draft value picks at the running back position. His Canadian background and twin-brother NFL connection have made him one of the more distinctive stories at his position.

Off the field, Brown has maintained close ties to his Canadian roots and his twin brother Sydney, who plays for the Eagles. The Brown twins' combined NFL presence has made them visible figures in Canadian football circles, and Chase has been active with youth football programs in both Ontario and the Cincinnati area. He maintains endorsement partnerships with Nike and other brands. His combination of Canadian origin, twin-brother NFL connection, and breakout NFL production has made him one of the more compelling young stories in the league.