Prior to becoming a defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers, Derrick was an active mentee in the LDAC Kappa League Program throughout high school. Upon graduating, he went on the be a standout student-athlete, both on and off the field at Auburn University.
In addition to being an All-American, he was named Auburn’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2020 and he served on the SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council, where he led a number of community service projects. Now, through the Derrick Brown Foundation he makes an impact off the field through donation and support to underprivileged kids in Charlotte.
Watch Derrick Brown hosts a free summer youth camp at his alma mater, Lanier High School.