Chris Brewer facts for kids

Christopher Brewer was born on January 23, 1962. He is a former American football player. He played as a running back, which is a player who carries the ball. Chris Brewer played for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears.

He also played college football at the University of Arizona. Before college, he went to George Washington High School in Denver, Colorado. Brewer also played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was a member of the Denver Dynamite and the New England Steamrollers.

Chris Brewer's Football Career

Chris Brewer was chosen by the Denver Broncos in the 1984 NFL Draft. This is when professional teams pick new players from college. He was the 245th player picked that year.

Playing for the Denver Broncos

Brewer joined the Denver Broncos in 1984. He played in thirteen games during the 1984 NFL season. A game is a chance for a player to show their skills. He stayed with the Broncos until September 1985.

Playing for the Denver Dynamite

In 1987, Chris Brewer played for the Denver Dynamite. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). He had a great season and was named to the First-team All-Arena. This means he was one of the best players in the league that year.

The Denver Dynamite also won the first-ever ArenaBowl championship. They beat the Pittsburgh Gladiators on August 1, 1987. Winning a championship is a big achievement for any player.

Playing for the Chicago Bears

Later in 1987, Brewer played for the Chicago Bears. He played in three games for the team. He even started in one of those games.

Playing for the New England Steamrollers

In 1988, Chris Brewer played for another AFL team. He joined the New England Steamrollers. This was his final known professional football team.