By Darin Ruben Brown wasn’t just an offensive lineman; he was a standard of excellence for over a decade in the NFL. From his early days at the University of Pittsburgh to becoming a cornerstone for the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears, Brown’s journey is a masterclass in athletic transition and sustained dominance.
Football Bio
February 13, 1972 – Englewood, New Jersey – Ruben Brown, the big offensive tackle from Pittsburgh, arrived in this life. Initially a defensive tackle, he was taught the ways of an offensive tackle as a freshman. By the time his senior season rolled around, Ruben was a First Team All-American per the NFF. Brown also received honors as the Washington D.C. Downtown Athletic Club’s National Outstanding Lineman for 1994.
The National Football Foundation selected Ruben Brown for entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Ruben was a 1995 NFL Draft pick by the Buffalo Bills, and he spent 11 seasons in the NFL with the Bills and the Chicago Bears. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, elected to the Bills’ 50th Anniversary Team in 2009, and a member of the 2006 Bears team that appeared in Super Bowl XLI.
Conclusion
Ruben Brown’s legacy is defined by his incredible consistency and the seamless transition he made from a defensive prospect to a Hall of Fame-caliber offensive lineman. Whether protecting the quarterback in Buffalo or leading the charge for a Super Bowl-bound Bears squad, Brown remained one of the most respected and decorated linemen of his era.
Accolades & Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (Class of 2015)
- 9-time NFL Pro Bowl Selection (1996–2003, 2006)
- 4-time All-Pro Selection (Second-team: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006)
- Buffalo Bills 50th Anniversary Team
- 1994 First-Team All-American (NFF)
- 1994 Washington D.C. Downtown Athletic Club National Outstanding Lineman
- 3-time First-Team All-Big East (1992, 1993, 1994)
- Super Bowl XLI Appearance (with the Chicago Bears)
