Former BYU Player Curtis Brown Mourns Loss of Son

Former BYU Cougars football player Curtis Brown and his family are mourning the tragic loss of their two-year-old son, Haze. The young child drowned in the family pool at their home in Clovis, California, on July 26. Police shared details of the incident with the New York Post.

A GoFundMe page was established by family friend Chandler Pearson, aiming to support the Brown family during this difficult time. Pearson described the family’s experience as an ‘unimaginable loss’ and wrote, ‘Kim and Curtis have lost their miracle baby, Haze, in a tragic drowning accident. No words can ease the heartbreak they are facing.’ The campaign seeks financial assistance for funeral expenses and other unexpected costs. It had raised $77,375 towards a $100,000 goal at the time of writing.

Every act of kindness reminds them that they are surrounded by a community that loves them deeply.

The New York Post reported that Haze was found unresponsive in the pool by a family member. Emergency services were called immediately, with police, EMTs, and firefighters arriving at the scene. Despite efforts to revive him, Haze was declared deceased at a nearby hospital.

Clovis Police Department spokesman Ty Wood emphasized the importance of supervision, stating, ‘Adults should never let children swim unsupervised and should always learn CPR and keep rescue equipment nearby.’

Curtis Brown played five seasons with BYU from 2002 to 2006. He had a standout career, leading the Mountain West Conference in 2005 with 14 rushing touchdowns and amassing 1,123 yards on the ground. By the end of his college career, Brown had 3,241 rushing yards and 1,309 receiving yards over 52 games. He held the school rushing record before it was surpassed in 2009.

After his college career, Brown joined the NFL in 2007 as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, he was released after four preseason appearances.