Underrated three-year starter for the Longhorns who often gets overshadowed by the big-play ability of his teammates Aaron Ross and Michael Griffin. What Brown lacks in Ross's and Griffin's flair for the dramatic he more than makes up for in consistency. Recognized as UT's Outstanding Defensive Newcomer as a true freshman in 2003, Brown has developed into arguably Texas' most dependable defender. Blessed with speed, quickness and instincts for the position, Brown has shown the ability to play both man and zone coverage. His ability as a kick returner and overall special teams defender also intrigues scouts.

Unfortunately, scouts will also have to take into account Brown's off-field actions when considering drafting the talented cornerback. Brown was charged with gun and drug charges in early September of 2006. Though the drug charge was later dropped (Brown also took and passed a drug test), he was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon and was subsequently suspended for Texas' early season showdown with Ohio State and their elite receiver combination of Ted Ginn, Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez.

Positives: Lean, athletic build. Looks a bit like a point guard, with lean legs and arms. Confident player who likes the challenge of shutting down the opponent's top wideout. Good quickness and some physicality at the point of attack to jam and re-route the receiver when in man coverage. Best attribute might be his overall athleticism in mirroring the receiver throughout the route. Tough to shake. Can be beat, but is usually in good position to make a play on the ball or, at the very least, make the quick tackle to minimize the yardage given up. Reads the action well when in zone coverage and has an excellent break on the ball. Good deep speed to run with receivers. Good leaping ability and will compete for the ball. Willing run defender who isn't afraid to get some dirt on his jersey.

Negatives: Gun charge is an immediate red flag. On the field, Brown has proven to be consistent, but isn't a game-changer. He lacks big-play ability, having only intercepted three passes despite seeing action in more than 40 games. At 5-foot-11, 192 pounds, Brown isn't a big cornerback and is only an adequate striker.

Coached by Steve Bragg at North Mesquite ... Three-year starter at cornerback and two-year starter at running back ... Rushed for 3,011 yards and 42 touchdowns in his final two seasons ... A Parade All-American who also was a first-team All-America selection by USA Today at defensive back as a senior ... Also earned first-team all-state (5A), all-area and all-district honors at running back in 2002 ... Rushed for 1,885 yards and 28 TDs on 182 carries, caught 10 passes for 281 yards and a pair of scores and threw a 26-yard TD pass that year ... Posted four 200-yard games as a senior, including a 293-yard effort against Grand Prairie ... Also had two games with five TDs and two other contests with at least four scores ... Added 50 tackles and three interceptions on defense ... Played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Game ... An all-district selection at running back as a junior ... Ran for 1,126 yards and 14 TDs on 209 carries, hauled in five passes for 76 yards and tossed a 52-yard TD pass that season ... Top performance of year came against South Garland (253 yards, five TDs) ... Also a two-year letterwinner in track (100m, sprint and mile relays) and a sophomore starter at shooting guard in basketball.

Born 1/6/85 in New York City ... Moved to Texas when he was three years old ... Full name is Tarell Lameek Brown ... A liberal arts major ... Won the Dallas-area Punt, Pass & Kick Championship at Texas Stadium as a nine-year-old and finished third at the national competition in San Diego ... An academic all-district performer as a prepster ... An active community service volunteer who likes working with children ... Lists shopping for clothes and shoes, watching movies and spending time with his family as his hobbies.