Brock Berlin

Brock Berlin is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Best known for his high-profile collegiate journey starring for two of Florida's premier football powerhouses. He carved out a professional career as a resilient backup and spot-starter across multiple NFL franchises and NFL Europe.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Brock Sterling Berlin was born on July 4, 1981, in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. The Quarterback stands 191 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 98 kg.

He attended the powerhouse Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was one of the most decorated high school quarterbacks in national history, earning Gatorade National Player of the Year honors and leading his team to three consecutive state championships.

Berlin initially committed to the University of Florida, playing for the Gators from 2000 to 2001 primarily as a backup in Steve Spurrier's "Fun 'n' Gun" offense.

Seeking a starting opportunity, he transferred to the rival University of Miami. Sitting out the 2002 season per NCAA transfer rules, Berlin took over the reins for the Hurricanes from 2003 to 2004. He engineered multiple legendary comeback victories—most notably rallying from a 23-point deficit to defeat his former Florida Gators team—and capped off his collegiate career by earning Second-team All-ACC honors in 2004.

Professional Career

Berlin went undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft but signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins.

He spent his rookie season developing on the Dolphins' practice squad. In the spring of 2006, Miami allocated Berlin to the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europe, where he gained valuable developmental starting reps internationally. After a brief offseason stint with the Dallas Cowboys in 2007, Berlin signed with the St. Louis Rams, where he would ultimately achieve his lifelong goal of playing under center in a regular-season NFL game.

Berlin's most notable professional opportunity came in late 2007, when he was named the starting quarterback for the Rams in a Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, throwing for 153 yards.

He remained a trusted film-room asset and depth signal-caller for St. Louis through the 2008 season. He completed his professional football journey in 2009 by joining the Detroit Lions' practice squad, retiring from the game with 159 passing yards across his active NFL appearances.

Career Highlights

• 2004 – Second-team All-ACC
• 2003 – Led Miami to a historic 38–33 comeback victory over the Florida Gators