The NCAA granted Alabama A&M quarterback Cornelius “Quad” Brown IV an eighth season of eligibility, giving him another season of HBCU football.Brown IV gave Alabama A&M a spark in 2025, before his season ended with a painful twist that now has him back for another run. Brown said he suffered three torn ligaments in his ankle on an “illegal low hit” in the fourth quarter against Jackson State. He underwent surgery and sought a medical redshirt from the NCAA. Brown later said he had been granted that relief, preserving another year of eligibility at Alabama A&M.The injury came in Week 6 of the 2025 season against Jackson State. Brown’s own statement said the hit happened in the pocket late in the game and ended his season. In that message to “Bulldog Nation,” Brown said he planned to return after surgery and rehab.That was a major blow for Alabama A&M because Brown had been playing some of the best football of his career. Before the injury, he completed 81 of 125 passes, good for a 64.8 percent clip. He also compiled 1,060 yards, seven touchdowns and just one interception. He also added 80 rushing yards and three rushing scores. His fast start helped him earn back-to-back SWAC Offensive Player of the Week honors, along with several national HBCU player awards.
