Orlando Brown is an American football offensive tackle for the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs (NFL). He initially played for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.
Brown attended Oklahoma University before being drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
On March 7, 2022, Kansas City placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Brown. He is set to protect his team’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes from being sacked by the Eagles’ defense at Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023.
Brown is looking forward to signing a new deal with the Chiefs after the Super Bowl LVII.
Orlando Brown Jr. For Kansas City Chiefs (Source: Pro Football Rumors)
Orlando is not the only athlete in the family, though. Brown is the son of former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown Sr.
Want to know more about Orlando’s family and his professional career? Then continue reading because this article contains all the information about the player’s life.
Before diving deep, check out some quick facts about the offensive tackle.
The offensive tackle Orlando Claude Brown Jr. was born on May 2, 1996, in Baltimore, Maryland, to his parents, Orlando Claude Brown Sr. and Mira Brown.
The NFL player grew up with four siblings; two sisters and two brothers.
Orlando has been interested in football since he was a young kid. Needless to say, his father had a significant impact on his life.
His father’s influence and his own interest motivated him to pursue his professional career in NFL.
Who Is Orlando Brown’s Father?
Orlando Brown’s father, Orlando Claude Brown Sr., was also a football player who played offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
Brown’s father graduated from Howard D. Woodson High School. He attended South Carolina State University and played college football for Willie Jeffries.
Brown signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 1993. He played three seasons for the Browns.
Orlando’s father earned the nickname “Zeus” during his first stint as a Raven, owing to his 2 meters, 360 lbs. frame and reputation as an energetic and intimidating player.
Likewise, he was one of the NFL’s highest-paid offensive linemen during his prime.
Retirement & Death of Orlando’s Father
Orlando’s father entered the restaurant business after retiring from football and opened the first Fatburger franchise in Maryland.
He was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary and property destruction in September 2009. However, the charges were eventually dropped.
Two years later, the player’s father was discovered dead in his Baltimore townhouse on September 23, 2011.
Orlando Brown Sr. died of diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused by high blood sugar and a lack of insulin, according to the state medical examiner.
High School & College Years
Brown Jr. went to Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and played football there. He was rated as a three-star prospect.
Universities like Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, and Auburn offered him scholarships.
The player initially committed to Tennessee before switching to Oklahoma.
In 2014, Orlando redshirted his freshman year at Oklahoma. Likewise, he was named as the starting left tackle in 2015.
On January 3, 2018, he announced that he would forego his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft.
Orlando Brown | Professional Career
Orlando attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and participated in all the combined and positional drills but struggled.
His 40-yard dash time was the slowest of any prospect at the combine, and NFL analyst Mike Mayock described it as a “historically bad time.”
He also finished last among all offensive linemen at the combine in the bench press, vertical jump, and broad jump.
Brown’s performance may have harmed his draft stock after he was widely regarded as a potential first-round pick by draft experts and scouts.
Orlando Brown On The Field (Source: Instagram)
The Baltimore Ravens drafted Orlando in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. The player was the ninth offensive tackle drafted in 2018 and was considered one of the draft’s biggest steals by analysts.
Orlando signed a four-year/$3.49 million contract with the Ravens on May 16, 2018, which included an $865,720 signing bonus.
He played in all 16 games, starting in 10, as a rookie at right tackle. Likewise, he also played in the Los Angeles Chargers Wild Card loss.
In 2020, Orlando was named to his second Pro Bowl.
The player was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on April 23, 2021. The Chiefs gave the player a non-exclusive franchise tag on March 7, 2022, after failing to reach a long-term contract.
In the 2022-23 season, Orlando played 17 games in the regular season and also appeared in post-season games.
The Bengals fans were fuming after an uncalled holding penalty by Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown in the AFC championship game of the 2023 NFL playoffs.
Nonetheless, the Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl LVII, and Orlando is set to make his Super Bowl debut on February 12, 2023, against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Career Highlights & Awards
Listed below are some of the major highlights of Orlando’s playing career:
4× Pro Bowl (2019–2022)
2017 Unanimous All-American
2× Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (2017, 2016)
2× First-team All-Big 12 (2017, 2016)
Orlando Brown’s Effort to Tackle Type 1 Diabetes
Offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs Orlando Brown, Jr. collaborated with TrialNet, the world’s largest type 1 diabetes research network, to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes prevention research.
Type 1 diabetes relatives are 15 times more likely to develop the disease. In fifth grade, Orlando’s younger brother was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
However, their father, Orlando Brown, Sr., who died at the age of 40 from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), was not diagnosed with diabetes prior to his death.
Orlando, now a father, wants to raise awareness about type 1 diabetes screening and prevention research.
Over the years, he has linked with over 225,000 relatives of people with type 1 diabetes who have participated in TrialNet screening and studies.
Age, Body Measurements & More
The NFL player Orlando Brown was born in the year 1996. Hence, he is 27 years old as of 2024.
According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, Orlando was born in the Rat year. Likewise, his zodiac sign is Taurus.
Orlando stands 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall and weighs around 156 kg (343 pounds). Moreover, he has an athletic build and a muscular body.
Brown Jr. was thought to be a lock for a first-round draft pick. In 2017, he was a unanimous first-team All-American and the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year.
However, Brown Jr.’s disastrous measurables at the Combine caused him to fall into the third round of the April Draft, where he was selected 83rd overall by the Baltimore Ravens. Following that, the player worked hard to rebuild his body.
When the player arrived, he was 23 percent (body fat) and 338 lbs. After the scouting combines, the player was at 350 lbs. and 19 percent! His body fat had changed dramatically.
Wife & Kids
Orlando Brown Jr. is currently dating Holly Luyah, an Instagram model and social media personality.
The couple frequently posts adorable photos on their social media. However, they do not talk much about their relationship in public. As a result, how and when they met each other is unknown.
Orlando Brown With His Girlfriend And Kid (Source: Instagram)
Holly Luyah was born on November 15, 1991, in Portland, Oregon. Luyah is a social media powerhouse. She is an Instagram celebrity, model, and American celebrity stylist. She was also named one of the Top 10 fashion influencers by Forbes.
Holly has approximately 3.4 million followers on Instagram. The stunning lady frequently shares her beauty and design tips on her Instagram.
Popularly known as ‘Luyah,’ Orlando’s girlfriend has worked with various brands, including Fashion Nova, Oh Polly, Good American, Pretty Little Thing, and many more.
Kids
Orlando and Luyah have an adorable son named ‘Orlando Claude Brown lll.’ The kid was born on December 29, 2021, and is 3 years old as of 2024.
On his first birthday, Orlando posted cute pictures of his son on Instagram with the caption:
“Orlando Claude Brown lll Big Butter turned 1 today. I’m so blessed to be able to see him continue to grow day after day. We lost my dad 10 years ago. I remember he’d say, “make sure you take care of your kids because I took care of all y’all raggedy asses” lol, So Me and Mommy got you forever 🧈❤️”
Orlando Brown | Net Worth
The football player Orlando Brown has a net worth of $2 million as of 2024. The primary source of income for the player is football. Additionally, Brown also makes money through various endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Brown signed a one-year/$16,662,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 7, 2022.
Previously, the player had signed a 4-year, $3,491,720 contract with Baltimore Ravens in 2018, including a signing bonus of $865,720 and an average salary of $872,930.
Social Media Presence
If you want to know more about Orlando’s career, family, and lifestyle, do check him out on his social media accounts. He is active on his socials and frequently posts pictures of himself with his family and teammates on the field.
You can find him on Instagram under the handle @zeus__57 and on Twitter @ZEUS__57.
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