University of Massachusets Athletics
2017 Football Roster
Jersey Number 88
Jyvon "Silky" Brown
- Position:
- Wide Receiver/Athlete
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Irvington, N.J.
- High School:
- Newark Tech / Irvington
2017 - Freshman
• Made five appearances on the season, primarily on special teams
• Had one catch for seven yards
• His lone reception of the year came during the game at Tennessee (9/23)
Before Massachusetts
• Coached by Ashley "Smoke" Pierre at Irvington High School
• Is the Irvington High School career leader in passing yards and touchdowns thrown
• Was the team's offensive MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior
• Also competed in basketball, where he won all-conference honors
Personal
• Son of Wilbur and Shareefan Brown
• Brother to Janay and Jamir
• Made five appearances on the season, primarily on special teams
• Had one catch for seven yards
• His lone reception of the year came during the game at Tennessee (9/23)
Before Massachusetts
• Coached by Ashley "Smoke" Pierre at Irvington High School
• Is the Irvington High School career leader in passing yards and touchdowns thrown
• Was the team's offensive MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior
• Also competed in basketball, where he won all-conference honors
Personal
• Son of Wilbur and Shareefan Brown
• Brother to Janay and Jamir
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