Former BYU Running Back Curtis Brown Mourns Death of 2-Year-Old Son After Family Pool Tragedy

Former BYU football standout Curtis Brown and his family are grieving the heartbreaking loss of their 2-year-old son, Haze Brown, following a tragic drowning accident at the family’s home over the weekend.

According to reports, the incident happened on Sunday when Haze was found unresponsive in the family’s swimming pool. A relative who discovered the child immediately called emergency services, hoping to save his life.

First responders arrived quickly and performed CPR at the scene in an effort to revive the toddler. Haze was then rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he could not be saved and was later pronounced dead.

The devastating news has deeply affected the Brown family and has prompted an outpouring of support from friends, former teammates, fans, and members of the wider community. Many people have shared messages of sympathy while looking for ways to help the family during this difficult time.

A fundraising campaign was created to assist Curtis Brown, his wife Kim Brown, and their family as they cope with the emotional and financial challenges that often follow an unexpected tragedy. The campaign describes Haze as the couple’s “miracle baby” and says the family is facing an unimaginable loss.

The fundraiser explains that donations will help cover funeral expenses and other unexpected costs, allowing the family to focus on mourning their son and supporting one another. Within just a few days, the campaign had raised more than $86,000, reflecting the widespread support from people touched by the family’s story.

Curtis Brown is well known among BYU football fans for his successful college career. Playing for the Cougars from 2002 through 2006, he established himself as one of the programme’s top running backs. Brown finished his college career with 3,193 rushing yards, making him BYU’s all-time leading rusher at the time.

He also recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons during his final two years with the programme, earning all-conference recognition for his consistent performances on the field. After college, Brown signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent, although he did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.

While Curtis Brown’s football achievements remain an important part of his athletic legacy, recent days have shifted the focus to the personal tragedy his family is now enduring. Supporters from across the sports community continue to express condolences and encourage others to keep the family in their thoughts.

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children, especially those under the age of five. Safety experts continue to encourage families with pools to use protective barriers, close supervision, and water safety education to reduce the risk of similar accidents.

As the Brown family mourns the loss of their young son, the overwhelming response from friends, supporters, and the football community highlights the compassion many people have shown during one of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Sources

• New York Post
• GoFundMe
• BYU Athletics (Official Athletic Department)