Jacksonville Sharks coach Les Moss announced the addition former FAMU Rattler All-American Levy Brown to his team's roster as a defensive back.Brown (5'11, 195 lbs), a Miami native, played prep football for perennial powerhouse Miami Northwestern High. His prep accolades warranted a scholarship to Florida A&M where Brown was a three-year started. Brown's career as a Rattler saw over 200 tackles and 18 interceptions. Brown was named as an All-American in 2002 and again in 2003. After matriculating at FAMU, Brown spent time with the San Diego Charges in training camps.
Brown joins the Sharks as a three-year Arena Football veteran, most recently with the New York Dragons . Brown began his career with the Florida Firecats of the Arena Football 2 (af2) league in 2006 where he recorded nearly 70 tackles and eight interceptions. His sophomore year, Brown had more than 130 tackles and 14 interceptions. His stellar statistics and all-around dominating presence earned him the 2007 Defensive Player of the Year for the league.
Brown's 2007 season with the Firecats demonstrated a promotion to the Arena Football League was well overdue. In 2008, Brown signed a contract with the New York Dragons. While with the Dragons, Brown was selected to the 2008 AFL All-Rookie team. Brown lead rookies in tackles (93.5) and passes defended (13). He also stole six passes from opposing quarterbacks and had a 52-yard kick return for a touchdown.
The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Arena Football 1 (AF1) league.