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AT TECH: Consensus All-America lineman and a four-year starter at left tackle . . . Started 43 of 48 games in his career, including 35 of 36 the last three seasons . . . Helped Tech rank in the top three in the ACC in rushing all four years . . . Part of a senior class that won 34 games and played in four straight bowl games, a first for the program since 1951-56 . . . Has excellent size and athletic ability . . . Tech’s top pro prospect . . . One of Tech’s permanent team captains . . . Selected to play in the 2001 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
2000: Consensus first-team all-America, earning first-team recognition from Associated Press (AP), the American Football Coaches’ Association (AFCA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Football News and rivals.com . . . The 47th player in Georgia Tech history to be named a first-team all-America as well as the 19th consensus all-America . . . Also earned second-team all-America honors from The Sporting News . . . First-team all-ACC selection . . . Helped Tech rank in the Top 20 nationally in total offense, passing offense and scoring offense, as well as in the top three in the ACC in rushing . . . Part of an offensive line that led the ACC in fewest sacks allowed with 16, including only 14 by the starting five . . . Twice named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performances in Tech’s wins over Wake Forest and Virginia . . . Against the Cavaliers he helped Tech pile up 627 yards of total offense, the second-best mark in school history, including 304 yards rushing and 323 yards passing . . . Three games earlier against the Deacons, he helped pave the way for 578 yards of total offense, the eighth-best figure in school history, including 245 yards rushing and 333 passing.
1999: Enjoyed an excellent season as he helped Tech rank second in the ACC and 13th nationally in rushing . . . Key figure on a unit that led the nation in total offense and was second in scoring . . . Started every game . . . Workhorse who played virtually every snap.
1998: Started 10 of 11 games in 1998 . . . Only game he did not start was against Wake Forest . . . Helped Tech lead the ACC in scoring and rank second in rushing.
1997: Started eight games at right tackle in 1997, sharing the position with Jon Carman . . . Named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week for his first collegiate game, the 1997 season opener at Notre Dame . . . Started and played every snap against the Fighting Irish and helped Tech gain 177 yards rushing in the 17-13 loss . . . Redshirted in 1996.
HIGH SCHOOL: One of the Top 50 players in Georgia according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Named to AAAA all-state first teams by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and the Augusta Chronicle . . . Rated the 60th best prospect in Dixie by SuperPrep magazine . . . Earned a 9.50 rating from Jeff Whitaker’s Deep South Guide . . . Played both offense and defense for coach David Land of Butler High . . . Graded 91 percent on offense and was credited with 42 primary hits and 44 assists on defense as a senior, along with two quarterback sacks . . . Added 31 tackles and nine sacks as a junior.
PERSONAL: Full name is Christopher DeMargo Brown . . . Parents are Jesse and Kathy King . . . Born January 21, 1978 . . . Majoring in Management.
