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Tramaine Brock

Brock with the Tennessee Titans in 2019
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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1988-08-20) August 20, 1988 (age 37) Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:	Long Beach (Long Beach, Mississippi)
College:	Belhaven
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2010–2016) Seattle Seahawks (2017)* Minnesota Vikings (2017) Denver Broncos (2018) Arizona Cardinals (2019) Tennessee Titans (2019) Jacksonville Jaguars (2020)* Detroit Lions (2020)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 267 Forced fumbles: 1 Pass deflections: 55 Interceptions: 11 Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Tramaine Brock Sr., born on August 20, 1988, is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback, a defensive position in football. Brock played college football at Belhaven University and the University of Minnesota. He later joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2010 as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main NFL draft but was signed by a team afterward.

Brock spent his first seven years in the National Football League (NFL) with the 49ers. He became a starting player during the 2013 season. After a short time with the Seattle Seahawks, he played mostly as a backup for the Minnesota Vikings in 2017 and the Denver Broncos in 2018. In 2019, he returned to a starting role with the Arizona Cardinals. He continued this role after joining the Tennessee Titans later that season. In 2020, he had a brief time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and played one game for the Detroit Lions.

Early Life and High School Football

Tramaine Brock grew up in Long Beach, Mississippi. He played high school football at Long Beach Senior High School. During his junior year, he made 57 tackles and caught four interceptions. Tackles are when a player stops an opponent with the ball. Interceptions are when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.

College Football Journey

Brock started his college career playing safety for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In his second year, his team, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs, had a perfect season. They won all 12 games and became champions of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). That year, Brock had 59 tackles, 11 interceptions, and forced two fumbles. A forced fumble is when a defensive player hits the ball carrier, causing them to drop the ball.

For his junior year, Brock moved to the University of Minnesota. He became a starter and was third on the team with 73 tackles. He also had an interception, defended six passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. After just one season, he left the University of Minnesota.

In 2009, Brock transferred to Belhaven University for his senior year. Belhaven is part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In his final college season, he recorded 51 tackles, 2.5 sacks, six interceptions, and 10 passes defensed. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.

Professional Football Career

San Francisco 49ers Years

Starting His NFL Journey (2010-2012)

Tramaine Brock first signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2010 as an undrafted free agent. He was later released but then joined their practice squad. Soon after, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Brock made his NFL debut against the Denver Broncos. In his first year, he played in three games and made four tackles.

In 2011, Brock played in 11 games for the 49ers. He missed three games because of a hand injury. That year, he had six tackles and two interceptions. His first interception was against the Seattle Seahawks. His second was against the Dallas Cowboys.

Brock signed a new one-year deal with the 49ers in 2012. He played in all 16 games that season, mostly on special teams. He recorded 16 tackles. In a game against the St. Louis Rams, he forced a key fumble. This led to the 49ers scoring and taking the lead. At the end of the 2012 season, Brock and the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII. They lost a close game to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.

Becoming a Starter (2013)

In 2013, Brock signed a new contract to stay with the 49ers. He played in all 16 regular-season games and started seven of them. He also started all three playoff games. This was a great year for him, as he made a career-high five interceptions. He also had 35 tackles and defended 13 passes.

On October 6, 2013, Brock scored his first NFL touchdown. It was an interception return against the Houston Texans. He also got a second interception in that same game, which was his first time having multiple interceptions in one game. After this game, Brock was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He became the team's third cornerback.

In November 2013, Brock signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers. He took over as a starting cornerback when teammate Tarell Brown was injured. Brock was also part of a memorable play in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons. He deflected a pass that his teammate, NaVorro Bowman, intercepted and returned for a game-winning touchdown. Brock also had an interception at the end of the game.

Injuries and Strong Play (2014-2016)

Brock in 2014

The 2014 season was tough for Brock and the 49ers. He dealt with a toe injury for most of the season. He only played in three games and recorded seven tackles. Without him, the 49ers struggled to find a consistent player for his position.

In 2015, Brock started 15 games for the 49ers. He had 53 tackles, three interceptions, and defended 11 passes. He had multiple passes defensed in three different games. He got an interception in the first game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings. He also intercepted passes against the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks.

In 2016, Brock started all 16 games for the first time in his career. He finished the season with 59 tackles, 14 passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble. In a game against the Los Angeles Rams, Brock intercepted Jared Goff and returned it 39 yards. The 49ers won that game narrowly. On April 7, 2017, Brock was released by the 49ers.

Moving to Other Teams (2017-2020)

Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings (2017)

On August 16, 2017, Brock signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Shortly after, on September 1, 2017, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 11 regular-season games and two playoff games for the Vikings. He recorded six tackles and one pass defensed.

Denver Broncos (2018)

Brock with the Broncos in 2018

On March 14, 2018, Brock signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos. He played in 12 games, starting five of them. He recorded 23 tackles and defended six passes for the Broncos.

Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans (2019)

On April 2, 2019, Brock signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He started the season as a cornerback for the Cardinals. He played in 10 games, starting seven, before being released on December 2, 2019. The very next day, the Tennessee Titans picked him up.

Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions (2020)

On August 10, 2020, Brock signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was later placed on injured reserve and then released. On December 17, 2020, Brock signed with the practice squad of the Detroit Lions. He played in one game for the Lions before returning to the practice squad.

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