Shakel Brown


Shakel Malik Brown is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Troy Trojans.

Early life and high school

Brown was born on December 4, 1998, in Miami, Florida. He attended Lincoln High School where he lettered in football and in basketball.

College career

Highlands CC

On February 1, 2017, Brown signed to play at Highlands Community College in Kansas.

Itawamba CC

Brown appeared in eight games and recorded 11 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.

Troy

During the 2020 season, Brown played in nine games and started four of them. He finished the season with 12 tackles, seven total pressures, two hits, five hurries and a fumble recovery. During the 2021 season, he played in seven games and finished the season with 14 tackles, two tackles for loss for five yards and 0.5 sacks for two yards. During the 2022 season, Brown played in 13 games and started five of them. He finished the season with 32 tackles, six tackles for loss for 27 yards, four sacks for 24 yards, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Brown signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023. He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 14, 2023 after sustaining an ankle injury during a preseason game against the Bears on August 12.
On May 7, 2024, Brown was waived by the Titans.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On May 14, 2024, Brown signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived on August 27, and later re-signed to the practice squad. Brown was released on October 1.

Miami Dolphins

On October 30, 2024, Brown was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.

Houston Roughnecks

On January 14, 2025, Brown signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League. He was released on April 28.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On August 15, 2025, Brown signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived on August 25.

Birmingham Stallions

On October 3, 2025, Brown signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.