Everett Skillern

Photo by: David Silverman

Class:
Freshman
Position:
DB
Height:
5-10
Weight:
185
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Second Baptist School
Concentration:
Economics- International and Public Affairs

2023: Did not see game action due to injury.

2022: Appeared in three games as the team’s longsnapper.

Before Brown: Texas All-Private School First Team…A two-time first team all-state and one-time second team all-state (running back) selection during his career…Houston Chronicle Private School Defensive Player of the Year…Touchdown Club of Houston Private School Defensive Player of the Year…Vype Houston Private School Defensive Player of the Year…Three-time first team all-district honoree…District Defensive MVP…Team MVP…Also played baseball and was a member of the track and field team…National Honor Society member.

Personal: Son of Holly and Joel Skillern…Has three siblings, Lexi, Creighton, and Maclean…His father Joel played baseball at the University of Houston from 1990-93…His grandfather Roy Skillern played basketball at Stephen F. Austin, and his uncle John played basketball at Sul Ross State…Three of his high school teammates play Ivy League football.

Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the support I felt from the coaching staff throughout the whole process. I feel this is the best school that will allow me to personally grow, both academically and athletically."