“He’s the one who instilled in me the importance of working hard at a young age. He’s retired now, but he worked for the electric company, and I remember his work ethic,” A.J. Brown once said about his father. These words from the Philadelphia Eagles’ standout wide receiver reflect the profound influence his father has had on his athletic career. With the unwavering support of his dad, Arthur Brown, and his mom, Josette Robertson, A.J. Brown continues to pursue NFL glory.
A.J. Brown’s father, Arthur Brown, served as a director at the Oil & Natural Gas company, Southland Oil Co., in Jackson, Mississippi. According to an NFL.com report, Brown’s father retired in 2009 from his electrical service job after a serious accident at his workplace. He was badly injured while working for Starkville’s electricity company, where he served for 24 years.
In addition to his father’s influence, Brown has also highlighted his father’s passion for baseball. “He was a good athlete growing up,” the Eagles star WR continued. “His sport was baseball, and he was really good at it.”
Besides his father, A.J. Brown’s entrepreneur mom, Josette Robertson, is also one of his biggest inspirations. She runs a jewelry business named Joe’s Sharing the Jewels. “I love sharing peace, love, joy, sharing positive vibes, and sharing the jewels,” her official website states. She is also the mother of A.J. Brown’s twin sisters, Reva and Shareda, who live in Nashville, Tennessee. “Welcome, my name is Josette Robertson. I am a mother of three and a MeeMee of five,” Robertson’s website claims.
Previously, she humorously revealed details about her third pregnancy, as his parents thought they were done having kids after his two sisters were born. “I apologized to God after finding out about the pregnancy,” Josette said. “We said we were through. Two girls were gonna be it. But we joke now, and I tell his daddy that he prayed for him, that he was praying against me so he could have somebody to carry on his name.”
Despite everything, the Ole Miss Rebels player has never failed to acknowledge the support of his dad for giving him the right competitive drive and pushing him.
A.J. Brown’s father’s influence on his son’s athletic journey
The 27-year-old NFL player also adored his dad for pushing him to become the best that he could be. “I still remember him telling me at a very young age: If you are not trying to be the best, then you need to find something else to do,” the former Tennessee Titans player recalled.
A.J. Brown’s father instilled in his athletic son not only an intense work ethic but also humility. An incident shared by his high school coach, Woods, substantiates this well. Woods disclosed in a conversation with the Philadelphia Eagles Inquirer that when he informed the NFL WR about the availability of the No. 1 jersey, Brown’s response inspired him. “I’d like to take No. 1, but I gotta talk to my father,” Brown said. After talking to his dad, he informed his coach, “My daddy doesn’t want me to wear No. 1; that [means] I’m the best player on the team,” demonstrating their deep connection and humility.
Even when Brown decided to play football in high school and had standout games, drawing the attention of Alabama’s Nick Saban in Mississippi State’s territory, his father took to offer only modest praises, saying, “You did a little something.” Brown further added, “He could always tell if something was going on with me, if I was aggravated or whatever on the field. He was always watching.” A.J. Brown’s achievements on the field speak voluminously of his father’s teachings to remain humble and grounded despite success.
