Josh Brown is a fast-rising, special-teams-first safety with real two-way upside for Eastern Illinois
In the 2025 season, Josh Brown played in 11 games for Eastern Illinois, finishing with five solo tackles and a sack from the safety spot after working heavily on special teams. He looks like a reliable, physical depth piece who can handle multiple roles, and his high-school résumé — 73 tackles, 51 solo stops, two interceptions and five pass breakups — hints at ball skills and toughness that don’t always show up in a box score. If a team wants a competitive, versatile safety who’s still growing into the position, he’s worth a close look.
