Brock Osweiler's College Football Career: A Statistical Overview
Brock Alan Osweiler, born on November 22, 1990, is a former American professional football quarterback. Before his seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL), Osweiler played college football at Arizona State University. This article provides a detailed look at his college career, including statistics and highlights.
Early Life and High School Career
Born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Osweiler was raised in Kalispell, Montana, by his parents, Kathy and John Osweiler. He attended Flathead High School, where he excelled in both football and basketball. Despite football being the dominant sport in Montana, Osweiler also played AAU basketball, traveling to neighboring states like Oregon and Washington for games. In 2006, after his freshman year, he initially committed to Gonzaga University to play basketball but later decided to focus on football. As a senior in 2008-2009, Osweiler was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in football for Montana. During that season, he completed 189 of 303 passes for 2,703 yards and 29 touchdowns. He also rushed for 700 yards on 162 carries with 13 touchdowns.
College Career at Arizona State University
Osweiler attended Arizona State University, where he played college football for the Sun Devils.
2009 Season: Freshman Year
In 2009, Osweiler's true freshman year, he played in six games, starting one. He became the first true freshman to start a game for the Sun Devils since Jake Plummer in 1993.
2010 Season: Sophomore Year
As a sophomore in 2010, Osweiler again played in six games, starting one.
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2011 Season: Junior Year
Osweiler's junior year was his only season as the full-time starter. He broke the school record for completion percentage and became the only player in school history to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a season.
College Statistics Overview
The following table summarizes Osweiler's passing and rushing statistics during his college career at Arizona State:
Passing Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ASU | 6 | 24 | 50 | 48.0 | 123 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | ASU | 6 | 70 | 111 | 63.1 | 789 | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 66 |
| 2011 | ASU | 13 | 284 | 435 | 65.3 | 4036 | 9.3 | 26 | 13 | 84 |
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Rushing Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ASU | 6 | 8 | -13 | -1.6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | ASU | 6 | 43 | 20 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | ASU | 13 | 82 | 161 | 2.0 | 2 | 12 |
| Career |
NFL Career
Osweiler declared for the NFL draft after his junior campaign at Arizona State and was selected 57th overall in the second round by the Denver Broncos. He backed up Peyton Manning for his first 3.5 seasons in the NFL.
Denver Broncos (2012-2015)
Osweiler was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He served as a backup to Peyton Manning for several seasons.
2012 Season
In 2012, Osweiler appeared in five games but did not record any passing statistics.
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2013 Season
In 2013, he played in three games, completing two of five passes for 13 yards.
2014 Season
Osweiler saw action in five games in 2014, completing five of ten passes for 55 yards.
2015 Season
In 2015, Osweiler played in eight games, starting seven, due to an injury to Peyton Manning. In his first career start on his 25th birthday, he completed 20 of 27 passes for 250 yards with two touchdowns and a 127.1 passer rating in a 17-15 win over the Bears, becoming the first player to start and win his first career game on his birthday. He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Bears. Osweiler was presented the game ball after the game by head coach Gary Kubiak. The next day, it was announced that Osweiler would start the following week against the defending Super Bowl Champions, New England Patriots and Tom Brady. On November 29, 2015, Osweiler led the Broncos to a win over the then-undefeated Patriots in overtime, 30-24. He completed 23 of 42 passes for 270 yards, a touchdown. He was named NBC’s Sunday Night player of the game.
Houston Texans (2016)
After the Super Bowl Brock signed with the Houston Texans during free agency. During the 2016 season Brock led the Texans to an AFC South division championship as well as a first-round playoff victory over the Oakland Raiders. Brock became the first quarterback in Texans franchise history to sweep the Colts during the regular season and run and throw for a touchdown in a playoff victory.
Return to Denver Broncos (2017)
Brock went on to play the 2017 season back in Denver for the Broncos.
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Miami Dolphins (2018)
He finished his career playing in South Florida for the Miami Dolphins in 2018. He finished his 7-year NFL career making 30 starting appearances.
NFL Career Stats
Passing Stats
| Season | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DEN | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 |
| 2013 | DEN | 3 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 12 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 55.9 |
| 2014 | DEN | 5 | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | 55 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 68.8 |
| 2015 | DEN | 8 | 170 | 275 | 61.8 | 1,967 | 7.2 | 10 | 6 | 72 | 22 | 86.4 |
| 2016 | HOU | 15 | 277 | 454 | 60.9 | 2,957 | 6.5 | 15 | 16 | 53 | 27 | 72.2 |
| 2017 | DEN | 6 | 96 | 178 | 53.9 | 1,088 | 6.1 | 5 | 5 | 41 | 10 | 63.5 |
| 2018 | MIA | 7 | 113 | 178 | 63.5 | 1,247 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 75 | 11 | 86.0 |
| Career | 49 | 661 | 1,102 | 59.9 | 7,328 | 6.7 | 36 | 31 | 75 | 72 | 76.7 |
Rushing Stats
| Season | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DEN | 5 | 0 | -1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DEN | 3 | 0 | 4 | - | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | DEN | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | DEN | 8 | 21 | 61 | 2.9 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | HOU | 15 | 30 | 131 | 4.4 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2017 | DEN | 6 | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIA | 7 | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Career | 49 | 78 | 281 | 3.6 | 4 | 18 | 5 |
Post-NFL Career
Brock currently lives in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife Erin and two daughters Blake and Quinn. Brock currently work for ESPN as an in-booth College Football Analyst during the fall. In 2022, Osweiler joined ESPN as a college football analyst. Two years later, it was announced that he would serve as an ambassador for SHARx, a patient advocacy company for uninsured and underinsured Americans. In a statement announcing his ambassadorship, Osweiler said: "This is a passion of mine because it hits so close to home.
Personal Life
Osweiler married Erin Costales in February 2015. They have two daughters, Blake and Quinn.
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