Jacurri Brown: From Miami Hurricanes to UCF Knights
Jacurri Brown, born on September 4, 2003, is an American college football quarterback currently playing for the Rice Owls. His journey in college football has seen him transition from the Miami Hurricanes to the UCF Knights, and now to Rice, each chapter marked by unique experiences and opportunities.
High School Career
Brown attended Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia, where he showcased his dual-threat capabilities. As a senior, he amassed 1,537 passing yards and 1,101 rushing yards, contributing to a total of 30 touchdowns.
Miami Hurricanes (2022-2023)
Freshman Year (2022)
Brown entered his true freshman year at Miami in 2022 as a backup to Tyler Van Dyke. However, an injury to Van Dyke provided Brown with an opportunity to start his first career game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He capitalized on this chance, completing 14 of 19 passes for 136 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 87 yards. He started the following week against the Clemson Tigers before returning to the backup role. Overall, he appeared in eight games, completing 27 of 45 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also rushed for 221 yards on 53 carries.
Sophomore Year (2023)
In 2023, Brown's playing time was limited. He made only one appearance as a starter in the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl against Rutgers in December. During the game, he completed 20 of 31 passes for 181 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and he rushed for 57 yards on 15 carries.
UCF Knights (2024)
In 2024, Brown transferred to UCF, initially as a backup to KJ Jefferson.
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2024 Season Statistics and Highlights
- Made his season debut against N.C. A&T (Sep.
- Earned his longest run of the season against N.C. A&T (Sep.
- His two rushing touchdowns against N.C. A&T (Sep.
- Earned the longest pass completion of his career, an 82-yard connection with DJ Black at Kansas State (Sep.
- Notched 22 yards on two third-down carries with long run of 19 yards in win at Virginia Tech (Oct.
- Notched two yards on two carries and caught one pass for nine yards against Duke (Oct.
- Rushed for 28 yards on five carries in win at Virginia (Oct.
- Led team in rushing yards against Florida State (Nov.
- Made first start of career in win at Georgia Tech (Nov.
- Started at Clemson (Nov.
- Saw action against Pittsburgh (Nov.
Rice Owls
Jacurri Brown is now playing for the Rice Owls.
Rankings and Ratings
Brown was a highly regarded prospect coming out of high school. He checked in as No. and was rated No. . He was also listed as No. and checked in as No. , and listed as No. .
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