| Current team | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|
| Number | 6 |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Birth date | November 1, 1999 (age 26) |
| Birth place | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 0 |
| Weight lb | 195 |
| High school | West Mecklenburg (Charlotte) |
| College | North Carolina (2018–2020) |
| Draftyear | 2021 |
| Draftround | 3 |
| Draftpick | 82 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Highlights |
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| Statseason | 2025 |
| Statlabel 1 | Receptions |
| Statvalue 1 | 79 |
| Statlabel 2 | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue 2 | 1,011 |
| Statlabel 3 | Receiving touchdowns |
| Statvalue 3 | 5 |
| Pfr | BrowDy00 |
Dyami Brown (/diɒmi/ dee-AH-mee; born November 1, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Brown played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Early life
Brown grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended West Mecklenburg High School.[1] As a junior, Brown had 999 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns with five interceptions on defense.[1] He caught 41 passes for 631 yards and 10 touchdowns and also rushed for five touchdowns in his senior year.[2] A four-star recruit, Brown was considered the best wide receiver prospect of his class in the state and committed to play college football for the Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina.[3][4][5]
College career
As a freshman, Brown caught 17 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown.[6] As a sophomore, he had 51 receptions for 1,034 yards, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with 20.3 yards per reception, and tied the school record with 12 touchdowns.[7][8][9] He was named ACC Receiver of the Week after catching six passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns in a loss to the Virginia Cavaliers.[10] He was named receiver of the week again after a six reception, 150-yard performance against NC State.[11]
Brown followed up in 2020 by having another 1,000 yard season with eight touchdowns and was named third-team All-American by the Associated Press in the process.[12][13] He was also the first FBS player since 2000 to average at least 20 yards per catch in consecutive years.[14] He opted out of participating in the 2021 Orange Bowl in order to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.[15] His younger brother Khafre played wide receiver alongside him at North Carolina.[16]
College statistics
| Year | G | Rec | Yards | Avg | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 17 | 173 | 10.2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 51 | 1,034 | 20.3 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 | 55 | 1,099 | 20 | 8 |
| Career | 32 | 123 | 2,306 | 18.7 | 21 |
Professional career
Washington Football Team / Commanders
Brown was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[17] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[18] Brown made his NFL debut in the opening game of the season, recording 1 reception for −2 yards in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He finished his rookie season appearing in 15 games recording 12 receptions for 165 yards and no touchdowns.[19]
In Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Tennessee Titans, Brown caught two passes for 105 yards with both being touchdown receptions, as well as his first career touchdowns.[20] He appeared in 15 games in the 2022 season and had five receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns.[21] In the 2023 season, he appeared in 17 games and started one. He recorded 12 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown.[22]
In Week 5 of the 2024 season, Brown recorded his fourth career touchdown and 57 receiving yards off two catches in the 34-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns.[23] He finished the 2024 regular season with new career highs of 30 receptions and 308 receiving yards.[24] In his first playoff appearance, Brown would have a strong performance with five receptions for 89 receiving yards and one touchdown in the Wild Card round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[25] The following week, he recorded six receptions for 98 yards in a win over the Detroit Lions that advanced Washington to the NFC Championship Game.[26]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On March 12, 2025, Brown signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[27][28]
Washington Commanders (second stint)
On March 19, 2026, Brown signed a one-year, $3 million contract to return to the Washington Commanders.[29][30]
Statistics
| Season | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2021 | WAS | 15 | 6 | 25 | 12 | 165 | 13.8 | 48 | 0 | 1 | −4 | −4.0 | −4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | WAS | 15 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 168 | 14.0 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | WAS | 16 | 3 | 40 | 30 | 308 | 10.3 | 51 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | JAX | 11 | 6 | 36 | 19 | 219 | 11.5 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 74 | 16 | 138 | 78 | 1003 | 19.9 | 75 | 5 | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2024 | WAS | 2 | 1 | 11 | 187 | 17.0 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 2 | 1 | 11 | 187 | 17.0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
References
- ^ Wertz Jr., Langston (April 25, 2017). "West Meck football standout Dyami Brown commits to North Carolina". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ "Tar Heels sign 14 in early signing period". WRALSportsFan.com. December 20, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Polacek, Scott (April 25, 2017). "4-Star WR Dyami Brown Commits to UNC over Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Others". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Jonathan M. (April 25, 2017). "Dyami Brown, four-star wide receiver from Charlotte, commits to UNC". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Dyami Brown Recruit Interests". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Jonathan M. (March 1, 2019). "Five questions and answers for UNC football as it heads into spring practice". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Dyami Brown didn't need a lot of space to say what he needed to.". Glens Falls Post-Star. October 1, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Tar Heels aim to build on solid start to Brown's tenure". USA Today. Associated Press. September 1, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Geisinger, Brian (May 19, 2020). "How Dyami Brown, Dazz Newsome help fuel UNC's emerging pass offense". ACCSports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Trendel, Avery (November 4, 2019). "Dyami Brown, Sam Howell Selected as ACC Receiver and Freshman of the Week". Chapelboro.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Trendel, Avery (December 2, 2019). "Sam Howell, Dyami Brown Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors". Chapelboro.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Fisher, Mike (May 10, 2021). "Washington WR Dyami Brown 'A Steal' Of NFL Draft, Says Cris Collinsworth". SI.com. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ Martin, Ross (December 28, 2020). "Three Tar Heels Named AP All-Americans". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Standig, Ben (May 24, 2021). "A wink and a smile: Washington rookie Dyami Brown is poised for quick success". The Athletic. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Barnes, Greg (December 21, 2020). "UNC's Dyami Brown to Enter NFL Draft Early, Skip Orange Bowl". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ Wertz Jr., Langston (April 24, 2017). "West Meck's Dyami and Khafre Brown running up scholarship offers". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Matt (May 2021). "Washington Football Team drafts wide receiver Dyami Brown with 82nd pick in 2021 NFL Draft". Yardbarker.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Stackpole, Kyle (May 13, 2021). "Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ "Dyami Brown 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Commanders-Titans Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. October 10, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ "Dyami Brown 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Dyami Brown 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (October 7, 2024). "Commanders-Browns Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Selby, Zach (February 3, 2025). "Commanders 2024 position review | Wide receiver". Commanders.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (January 13, 2025). "Commanders-Buccaneers Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (January 19, 2025). "Commanders-Lions Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (March 10, 2025). "Jaguars agree to one-year deal with WR Dyami Brown". NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ Oehser, John (March 12, 2025). "It's Official: Jaguars Agree to Terms With Nine Free Agents". Jaguars.com. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Williams, Charean (March 13, 2026). "Commanders agree to terms with WRs Dyami Brown, Van Jefferson". NBCSports.com
- ^ "Commanders sign Dyami Brown". Commanders.com. March 19, 2026.