Professional football offensive lineman Elton Brown plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.

On March 19, 2009, Brown re-signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals. The details of the contract were not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Cards Re-sign Free-agent Guard Brown

Prior to joining the NFL, Brown played college football with the Virginia Cavaliers in the NCAA. He earned a starting role during his freshman season, moving his way up to become a team captain by his senior season. Brown was selected for the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in both 2003 and 2004, as the top blocker in the ACC. He also earned All-ACC and All-American honors, as well as earning a semifinalist pick for the Lombardi Award, given to the best collegiate lineman.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Elton Brown

After college, Brown was selected 111th overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He joined the Cardinals for nine games in 2005 for his rookie season, then was inactive for the entire 2006 season. Brown returned to the Cardinals in 2007, playing five games on special teams and at right tackle. His playing time increased in 2008, when he played in each of the 16 regular season matchups, helping the Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Elton Brown