Levi Brown, Marshall Football News: Draft Scout Player News

04/07/20 - C Levi Brown, rSr/2020, Marshall

Marshall center Levi Brown was always known as one of the more outlandish personalities within the Herd's football program. On each of his biceps, he had each of his names - one arm "Levi," one arm "Brown." And he loved to joke around and flex with teammates and opponents to show them exactly who blocked them, whether in practice or games. Brown was also known for his easy-going, wild and fun personality. During television timeouts, it was not uncommon for Brown to start dancing on the field. Normally, it would take something completely beyond the realm of normal to catch Brown by surprise. As he prepares for the 2020 NFL Draft, though, even Brown can't believe the situation at hand, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Wild times, man," Brown said. "This is just wild. Everything is so weird because all the training facilities are closed down due to the virus."

Brown was one of many Marshall seniors who came in for the Herd's Pro Day festivities on March 11. In the Chris Cline Athletic Complex, Brown showcased his skills for many NFL and professional scouts who were in attendance. He and his teammates at Marshall were among the last in college football to have an organized Pro Day in front of NFL scouts before the landscape of sports - and the world in general - changed. "Actually being able to get my Pro Day in, it makes it easier," Brown said. "A lot of schools haven't been able to do that." In another sense, though, Brown - like so many other college athletes - is unlucky. The 2020 NFL Draft class will be the first in recent memory that will be hindered by limited ability to get in front of interested teams. The draft, which takes place April 23-25, is also going to a virtual format with teams not even being allowed within their own facilities. - Charleston Gazette

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