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Former Tennessee running back's son commits to Vols
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Tennessee baseball received a transfer commitment on Thursday. Rice freshman two-way player Blaine Brown announced his commitment to the Vols.
He is the son of former Colorado and NFL running back Chris Brown. Chris Brown played for the Buffaloes and head coach Gary Barnett from 2001-02, and was inducted into the CU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.
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In 2001, he was part of a Colorado team that upset Texas , 39-37, in the Big 12 championship game. Chris Brown totaled 182 yards and three rushing touchdowns on 33 attempts.
Chris Brown returned for his junior season in 2002 and achieved All-America status. He was a runner-up for the Doak Walker Award, which is awarded to the nation's best running back.
Following his junior season, Chris Brown entered the 2002 NFL draft and was selected in the third round (No. 93 overall) by Tennessee . He played five seasons with the Titans before concluding his professional career with Houston.
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