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PLAYER BIO5-10 | 193 | TEXAS | 5TH YEAR | BORN 1.6.85 | NEW YORK CITY, NYACQUIRED D-5 IN ‘07 | NORTH MESQUITE HS, MESQUITE, TXArmed with great speed, quickness and physicality, Tarell Brownhas served primarily as the 49ers nickel back since being drafted inthe 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft, while also standing out as oneof the team’s leading tacklers on special teams. Brown saw extensiveaction on defense in a reserve role in 2010, posting 18 tackles andan interception returned for a touchdown. A year prior, he started acareer-high 4 games and finished with 37 tackles, 2 INTs and 9 PDs.Brown is known for possessing a very strong work ethic, a trait thathelped him overcome a significant amount of adversity throughouthis young life. Following his rookie season, Brown was presentedwith the team’s coveted Thomas Herrion Award, which is given to aplayer who has taken advantage of every opportunity, turned it intoa positive situation and made their dream turn into a reality. Brownsigned a three-year contract extension on 10/28/09.// TRANSACTIONSOriginally a 5th-round (147th pick overall) draft choice by SF in2007... Signed a three-year contract extention through 2013 on10/28/09.// AWARDS & HONORS2007: Thomas Herrion Award// GOLDMINE• In 2007, Tarell was the recipient of the Thomas Herrion Award, honoringthe rookie or first-year player who has taken advantage of everyopportunity, turned it into a postive and made their dream cometrue like Thomas Herrion. The award is voted on by the coaches.• It’s not only Tarell’s work ethic that got him to where he is today,but also his ability to overcome a variety of challenges throughouthis young life. At the age of 9, Tarell’s mother was killed as she wasgetting into her car to go to work early one morning. Following hismother’s death, Tarell moved in with his father, Robert, who not onlysaw football as an escape for his son, but also as an opportunity forhim to earn a scholarship and a solid education. Just prior to the NFLDraft, his father died of a heart attack on Valentine’s Day. “A daydoesn’t go by that I don’t think about my mother and father. EverythingI do nowadays is dedicated to my parents. I know without them,I wouldn’t be where I’m now.”• Tarell won the Punt, Pass & Kick Championship at Texas Stadium as a9-year-old after advancing through the city and regional finals. Hewas then flown to San Diego for the National Championships, wherehe placed 3rd.• When his NFL career is over, Tarell is looking forward to workingwith kids. “I want to open up a gym and train athletes, train kids. I liketo be around kids and I still want to be surrounded by sports. Maybehave a little AAU basketball team and travel around different citiesand states.”• Tarell hosted his 3rd Annual Summer Sportsfest in Dallas in Juneof 2010. The highlights of the weekend included free football andcheerleading camps, in addition to a celebrity basketball game featuringa large group of NFL players. Proceeds raised through theraffle and celebrity basketball game benefitted Tarell’s Born AgainFoundation. The foundation is dedicated to becoming the nation’sforemost full-service, ex-offender program. It provides an opportunityfor all ex-offenders who desire a significant change to makea positive transition into a new life. The foundation offers job counseling,educational and vocational training, and personal and familysupport to all who desire to not be defined by negativity in theirpast.Visit tarellbrown.net for additional information.• In June 2010, Tarell was recognized for his contributions to hishometown, receiving a proclamation from the city of Mesquite.// 2010• Saw action at nickle back after CB Will James left the game with aninjury vs. StL (11/14).• Saw action at CB in place of an injured CB Nate Clements early in the1st qtr. at GB (12/5).• Registered the first TD of his career, intercepting QB Richard Barteland taking it 62 yds. for the score vs. Arz. (1/2/11). The INT markedBrown’s 1st of the season and first since 11/12/09 vs. Chi.// 2009• Set career highs in tackles (37) and PDs (9), while tying career highsin INTs (2) and special teams tackles (16).• Made his first start of the season at Ind. (11/1), recording 2 tacklesand 1 PD.• Picked off QB Jay Cutler in the 2nd qtr. and returned it 51 yds vs.Chi. (11/12), setting up RB Frank Gore’s 14-yd. TD run on the followingplay.• Had a career-high 8 tackles at GB (11/22).• Intercepted QB Kurt Warner vs. Arz. (12/14).// 2008• Saw action at nickel back vs. Det. (9/21) due to injuries to CB ShawntaeSpencer (knee) and CB Donald Strickland (knee), and registeredhis first career INT.• Made first career start at Arz. (11/10) when team opened in nickelpackage and tallied 6 tackles.• Sealed a 49ers victory at StL (12/21) by intercepting a QB Marc Bulgerpass on the 49ers 38-yd. line with 22 seconds remaining in the4th qtr.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\66// MEDIA GUIDE