Eagles’ A.J. Brown rejects Georgia over sock color in NFL news.

Star wide receiver A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles recently shared his reason for not choosing to play football at Georgia, and it’s quite specific.

Brown, who is 28 years old, mentioned that Georgia did recruit him, but he decided against committing there due to the color of the team’s socks.

“I didn’t select Georgia. I was recruited by Georgia,” Brown explained during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take.”

“I didn’t choose Georgia because I dislike wearing black socks. It may sound odd, but I can’t stand wearing black socks.”

Brown criticized the combination of black socks and black cleats, describing it as “hideous.”

Mississippi Rebels wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) runs the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 22, 2018, in Oxford, Miss. (Matt Bush/USA Today Sports)

Brown was ranked as the No. 5 wide receiver prospect and the No. 47 overall prospect in the 2016 high school recruiting class. He received interest from Georgia, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State, ultimately choosing Ole Miss.

While at Ole Miss, Brown wore white socks and was part of a talented wide receiver group. In 2018, Ole Miss boasted three NFL wide receivers on their roster.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown during a practice drill at the NovaCare Complex on June 10, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Kyle Ross/Imagn Images)

Now with the Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown can continue to wear white socks and feel speedy.

Regardless of his sock color preferences, Brown had an outstanding season for the Eagles last year. In 13 regular-season games, he recorded 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns.

During the Eagles’ Super Bowl journey, Brown contributed 12 catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns in four playoff games.

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