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2026 Football Roster

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96 Michael Brown

  • Position Defensive Line
  • Height 5-6
  • Weight 180
  • Class Junior
  • Major Kinesiology
  • Hometown Pico Rivera, Calif.
  • High School Schurr HS / Glendale CC

Biography

THIS YEAR: Junior defensive lineman Michael Brown may be an undersized player but he brings a ferocious spirit as he begins his first season with the Cougar football program … Should push for a starting berth.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 seasons of football at Glendale Community College under Head Coach Tanner Farwell. ... Competed on the defensive line and special teams during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. ... Appeared in 6 games as a 2025 sophomore, recording 4 total tackles including 2 solo, while GCC posted a 5-5 record … Played in 3 games during his 2024 freshman campaign, tallying 6 tackles, 4 solo, for the 6-4 Vaqueros

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 varsity seasons of football for Head Coach David Ramos at Schurr High in Montebello, Calif. ... Played along the defensive line and as a fullback for the Spartans while serving as a team captain his senior year ... As a 2023 senior, recorded 52 tackles, including 30 solo and 11 for loss to go along with 4 sacks while adding 3 QB hurries. ... Helped the Spartans finish 9-2 overall and win the Almont League title with a 5-0 mark ... Earned team Defensive Player of the Year and All-CIF Southern Section Division 11 honors as a senior. ... As a 2023 junior, recorded 70 tackles, including 38 solo tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 4 sacks while recovering 1 fumble. ... Helped Schurr finish 6-5 overall and 4-1 in league play. ... Earned Defensive Player of the Year, All-CIFSouthern Section Division 11 and All-Whittier Daily News honors as a junior. ... Finished his final 2 varsity seasons with 122 tackles, 68 solo tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. ... Also competed in wrestling for 2 varsity seasons.

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 13, 2006. ... Parents are Michael Brown and Danina Gomez. ... Majoring in Kinesiology. ... Plans to pursue a career in football while using his degree to build a career beyond athletics and has an interest in the fire service. ... Enjoys staying in shape and learning more about fitness, training and overall health.

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