Dewell Brewer facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back, return specialist |
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| Born: | May 22, 1970 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: | Lawton (Oklahoma) |
| College: | Oklahoma (1989–1992) |
| Undrafted: | 1993 |
| Expansion draft: | 1995 / Round: 13 / Pick: 26 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Dewell Lerome Brewer, born on May 22, 1970, is a former American football player. He was a talented running back who played in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the pros, he played college football for the University of Oklahoma.
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Dewell Brewer's Early Life
Dewell Lerome Brewer was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on May 22, 1970. He grew up playing high school football at Lawton High School in his hometown. Dewell was an amazing player, especially on offense. He was even named The Oklahoman's Offensive Player of the Year. This honor happened in both his junior and senior years of high school. In 1987, he helped his Lawton High team win the state championship.
College Football Career
After high school, Dewell Brewer went on to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was a key player for four years, from 1989 to 1992.
Freshman Year (1989)
In his first year, Dewell carried the ball 118 times. He gained 584 yards and scored four touchdowns. He also returned 12 kicks for 226 yards.
Sophomore Year (1990)
His second year was even better. He rushed 154 times for 872 yards. He scored eight touchdowns, showing his skill as a running back. He also returned 6 kicks for 125 yards.
Junior Year (1991)
In 1991, Dewell had 43 rushing attempts. He gained 263 yards and scored three touchdowns.
Senior Year (1992)
As a senior, he carried the ball 120 times for 521 yards. He scored four touchdowns. He also caught 18 passes for 260 yards. Dewell was also a great special teams player. He returned 31 punts for 123 yards. He also returned 11 kicks for 213 yards.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Dewell Brewer hoped to join the NFL. He was not chosen in the 1993 NFL draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally.
Chicago Bears (1993)
On April 29, 1993, Dewell signed with the Chicago Bears. He worked hard during the preseason. But he was released by the team on August 24, 1993.
Indianapolis Colts (1994)
Dewell got another opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts. He signed with them on July 19, 1994. He had a successful season with the Colts. He played in all 16 games during the 1994 season. He was a key player on special teams. He returned 42 punts for a total of 339 yards. He even scored one touchdown on a punt return! He also returned 18 kicks for 358 yards. His 42 punt returns were the most in the entire NFL that year.
Carolina Panthers (1995-1996)
In 1995, a new team, the Carolina Panthers, was formed. Dewell Brewer was chosen by the Panthers in the 1995 NFL expansion draft. Unfortunately, he was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 1995. This meant he spent the entire 1995 season recovering from an injury. After the season, he became a free agent. He re-signed with the Panthers on April 12, 1996. However, he was released by the team on August 7, 1996.
Life After Playing: Coaching
After his playing career, Dewell Brewer returned to his roots. He became an assistant football coach. He also coached track at his old high school, Lawton High School. He helped guide new generations of athletes.
