Brodie Croyle

Brodie Croyle is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. He is best known for his time as a starting quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs and his record-breaking college career with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

John Brodie Croyle was born on February 6, 1983, in Rainbow City, Alabama, United States of America. He stands 188 cm tall, and his weight was last recorded at 93 kg. He is a quarterback.

He attended Westbrook Christian School in Rainbow City, Alabama. He was a highly wanted passing prospect by top colleges even though he hurt his knee during his senior year of high school. Committing to the University of Alabama, Croyle played college football for the Crimson Tide from 2001 to 2005.

He did not play his first year and took a redshirt season to prepare. After that, he became a top player and set many passing records for the school. He was also named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.

He ended his college years by leading his team to a big win in the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic, where he won the game's offensive MVP award.

Professional Career

Croyle was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round (85th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

He did not get much playing time during his rookie year. By his second season in 2007, he shared the starting job and made his very first official NFL start against the Indianapolis Colts.

The main part of his career was very tough due to constant injury problems. As seen in his team gear, he worked hard to stay under center but faced bad luck. He entered the 2008 season as the main starting quarterback but hurt his shoulder in the first game. Later that year, he returned to the field but tore his knee ligament (MCL), which ended his season. He started a few more games over the next two years when other players got hurt. He finished his time in the league with a brief offseason stay with the Arizona Cardinals.

He officially announced his retirement in 2012. He concluded his five-year NFL career having recorded 181 pass completions, 1,669 passing yards, and 8 passing touchdowns.

Post-Playing Career / Off the Field

Following his retirement from playing professional football, Croyle transitioned into business and charity work. He went back to Alabama to work for Big Oak Ranch, which is a Christian home for children that his father started.

He eventually became the CEO of the organization to help take care of hundreds of children who need a safe place to live.

Career Highlights

• 2006 - Cotton Bowl Classic Offensive MVP
• 2005 - Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist
• 2005 - Second-team All-SEC