Mercer’s versatile, high-football-IQ defensive back turned Bears staple
In the 2014 season, Sytavious Brown showed real defensive versatility for Mercer, playing safety, outside linebacker and special teams while posting 17 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. Earlier, in the 2013 season, he logged 36 tackles and an interception, flashing range, reliability and a knack for finding the ball. The differentiator here is versatility plus trust: Brown was used all over the defense, which usually means coaches liked his instincts, toughness and assignment discipline. If your team wants a glue guy who plays smart and physical, he fits the vibe nicely.
