Some players know each other like the back of their hands. They’ve faced off so frequently that they recognize each other’s tendencies, strengths and weaknesses. But some players have a connection that’s on a whole other level.
That’s the case for NFL players Chase Brown and Sydney Brown.
The two not only know each other, but they grew up together. They were born together. They’re identical twins.
Born two minutes apart on March 21, 2000, in London, Ontario, the two brothers played together in pee wee leagues and later became football stars together for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Their paths continued to intertwine with the NFL, when they both were drafted in 2023. Sydney, a safety, was a third-round pick with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Chase, a running back, was selected two rounds later by the Cincinnati Bengals.
As the pair prepare to square off on opposite sides of the ball, here’s a list of other twins who have left their mark on professional sports:
NFL
Ronde and Tiki Barber
Daniel and Josh Bullocks
Keith and Kerry Cash
Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin
Devin and Jason McCourty
Devon and Ricardo McDonald
Maurkice and Mike Pouncey
Rex and Rob Ryan
Rich and Ron Saul
NBA
Jarron and Jason Collins
Joey and Stephen Graham
Harvey and Horace Grant
Aaron and Andrew…
