Brock Berlin
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Position: | Quarterback | ||||||
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Born: | Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | July 4, 1981||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport) | ||||||
College: | Miami (FL) | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Brock Sterling Berlin (born July 4, 1981) is an American former professional
Early years
Berlin was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and attended Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, where he played quarterback for the football team.[1] He helped lead Evangel Christian to three consecutive Louisiana state high school football championships.[2] He was recognized as a Parade All-American.[3] He won numerous personal honors, including being named Gatorade National Player of the Year and USA Today National Offensive Player of the Year.[4][5]
College career
University of Florida
After a long recruiting battle for his services, Berlin chose to accept an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.[1][6] His career as a Florida Gator never panned out, though, as he found himself stuck behind Rex Grossman on the team's depth chart. Given the chance to start the 2002 Orange Bowl against Maryland because Grossman was benched for violating curfew, Berlin performed adequately.[7] He engineered two scoring drives out of six opportunities in the first 24 minutes, including one touchdown pass and two interceptions.[8] Grossman came in late in the first half and played a brilliant game, solidifying his status as the Gators' starting quarterback for the following season.[9] Berlin played in twelve games for the Gators over two seasons, throwing for 849 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions while completing 64-of-106 passes (60.4%).[citation needed]
University of Miami
After the 2001 season, Berlin transferred to the University of Miami, where he would have the opportunity to play for the defending national champion
2003 season
After incumbent quarterback
2004 season
Despite some fans clamoring for highly touted redshirt freshman Kyle Wright to be given the job, Berlin, now a senior, showed considerable progress during spring practice and won the starting job decisively.[27]
Berlin played much better during the 2004 season and added yet another historic comeback to his résumé when he led Miami to a 41–38 win over Louisville in which Miami rallied from a 17-point deficit in the final 20 minutes of the game.[28] The Hurricanes rose as high as #4 in the rankings before late season losses to ACC foes North Carolina, Clemson, and Virginia Tech knocked Miami out of national and conference championship contention.[29] After an 8–3 regular season, Miami was invited to play in the Peach Bowl, where Berlin once again faced his former team, the Florida Gators. Again, Berlin enjoyed success against his former school as Miami won 27–10,[30] finishing the season 9–3 and ranked #11 in both polls.[31]
Berlin finished the season with impressive numbers, throwing for 2,961 yards and 25 touchdowns with six interceptions.[32]
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
Berlin went undrafted in the
Dallas Cowboys
On April 25, 2007, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys to compete to be their third-string quarterback.[38] He was later released by the team.[39]
St. Louis Rams
On May 17, 2007, the St. Louis Rams signed Berlin to a contract. Berlin started his first NFL regular-season game on December 9, 2007. He was 17-for-27 for 153 yards and an interception in the 19–10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.[40]
In 2008, Berlin served as the Rams' inactive third quarterback for 15 games; he only saw action in the game against the Chicago Bears.[41] He was released by the Rams on September 5, 2009.[42]
Detroit Lions
Berlin was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad on September 7, 2009.[43] He was released by the team on September 23.[44]
After his release from the Lions, Berlin did not sign with another NFL team.
Family
Berlin is married and has three children.[45][39]
References
- ^ a b Hodge, Bill (October 20, 1999). "Berlin a Brock-solid quarterback". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Hogan, Nakia (August 5, 2005). "Brock Berlin 1999". PelicanPreps. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "1999 Parade All America High School Football Team (37th Annual) (2 of 4)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 30, 2000. p. 187. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Brock Berlin 1999 - 2000". Gatorade. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Altshuler, Josh (December 30, 2004). "The Brock Berlin Timeline". Gainesville Sun. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Brock Berlin". University of Miami Athletics. June 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Not forgotten Berlin finally back on field". Gainesville Sun. August 23, 2003. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Football rolls to 56-23 win over MD in Orange Bowl". Florida Gators. January 3, 2002. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "FedEx Orange Bowl: Maryland vs. Florida". ESPN.com. January 2, 2002. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Prospect Berlin leaning toward transferring to Miami". SEC Sports. December 25, 2001. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Berlin transfers from UF – Spurrier's old home". The Miami Hurricane. January 18, 2002. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Brock Berlin eager to get on the field after long time away". The Miami Hurricane. December 6, 2002. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Milian, Jorge (September 4, 2003). "No hard feelings". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Degnan, Susan Miller (February 27, 2014). "Brock Berlin's defining moment as a Miami Hurricane". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on June 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Berlin helps Miami take a chomp out of Florida". ESPN.com. September 7, 2003. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Teams combine for 10 turnovers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 12, 2003. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Markus, Don (November 2, 2003). "Va. Tech pours it on No. 2 Miami, 31-7". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Long, Mark (November 8, 2003). "Vols Hand Hurricanes Rare Home Loss, 10-6". University of Tennessee Athletics. Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Miami coach benches Winslow and QB Berlin". Deseret News. Associated Press. November 12, 2003. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Musical QBs: Berlin may regain 'Canes job". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 16, 2003. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Snyder, Michael (November 24, 2003). "Berlin to start against Panthers". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Miami beats Florida State 16-14 in the Orange Bowl". WTSP. January 2, 2004. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "2003 Big East Conference Year Summary". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "2003 Miami (FL) Hurricanes Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Harig, Bob (September 3, 2004). "Under the glare". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ King, Kelley (April 26, 2004). "Snap Count Three QBs are vying to start at Miami, but Brock Berlin is still No. 1". Sports Illustrated Vault. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Berlin Solidifies Starter Status". The Ledger. April 18, 2004. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Miami Fends Off Louisville". WLTX. October 15, 2004. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "2004 Miami (FL) Hurricanes Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Hurricanes dominate Gators again". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 1, 2005. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "2004 Miami (FL) Hurricanes Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Dottavio, Justin (January 24, 2020). "Top 5 transfers in Hurricanes football history". State of The U. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Dolphins sign Berlin". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. April 26, 2005. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "NFL Europe Opens 14th Season Saturday". Packers.com. March 13, 2006. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Allen's Turn to Shine". Buccaneers.com. April 10, 2006. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Allen's Town". www.buccaneers.com. May 9, 2006. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Dolphins' McKinney out for season; QB Berlin cut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 29, 2006. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys Sign Brock Berlin, Add QB Depth". Dallas Cowboys. April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "ArkLaTex Legends: Brock Berlin". KTBS. September 22, 2017. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "St. Louis Rams at Cincinnati Bengals - December 9th, 2007". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Brock Berlin 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Rams release Johnson". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Seifert, Kevin (September 7, 2009). "Dozens of new faces in Detroit". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Yuille, Sean (September 23, 2009). "Wednesday Notes: Lions Sign Matthias Askew to Practice Squad, Release Brock Berlin". Pride Of Detroit. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Chirinos, Christy Cabrera (December 24, 2019). "Shreveport's Hometown Hurricane". University of Miami Athletics. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Miami Hurricanes bio
- Florida Gators bio