Mark Brunell
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| Mark Brunell | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 17, 1970 |
| Place of birth | Santa Maria, CA |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Washington |
| NFL Draft | 1993 / Round 5 / 118th Overall |
| Pro Bowls | 3 |
| Awards | 1997 Pro Bowl MVP |
| Records | Jacksonville Jaguars Career Passing Yards Leader (25,689) Most Consecutive Completions in a Single Game (22) |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1993-1994 1995–2003 2004-present |
Green Bay Packers Jacksonville Jaguars Washington Redskins |
Mark Allen Brunell (born September 17, 1970 in Santa Maria, California) is an American football player who currently plays quarterback for the NFL's Washington Redskins. He was drafted out of the University of Washington by the Green Bay Packers in the 5th round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
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[edit] Early years
Brunell attended St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, he was both a quarterback and a safety on the football team during his three years with the football team, and finished his prep career with 5,893 passing yards and 41 touchdowns on offense. In baseball, he was a four-time All-League honoree. In 1992, he was selected as a 44th round pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 1992 MLB draft.
[edit] College career
At the University of Washington, Mark Brunell completed 259 out of 498 passes for 3,423 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. Played in three Rose Bowls and holds Rose Bowl career records for total passing yardage (560), total offense (618), completions (39), and touchdown passes (5). Voted to the all Pac-10 second team in 1990 and 1992. Member of the 1991 Washington Huskies national championship team.
[edit] NFL career
[edit] Green Bay Packers
Brunell was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 5th round in 1993, seeing no action in his rookie year. In 1994, Brunell became the back-up to Brett Favre, completing 12 out of 27 passes for 197 yards.
Brunell was once seriously considered by the Packers to be given the starting job over Brett Favre.
[edit] Jacksonville Jaguars
He was acquired in 1995 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. That year, Brunell started 13 games, completed 201 out of 346 passes, for 2168 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He also rushed for 480 yards.
During his years in Jacksonville, Brunell was elected to the Pro Bowl three times, in 1997, 1998, and 2000 and awarded the Pro Bowl MVP in the 1997 game. With Brunell starting, the Jags won two AFC Central Division titles and became the first NFL expansion team to make the playoffs three times in its first four seasons of play. The furthest he led the team was to the 1996 AFC Championship Game, which they lost to the New England Patriots. They returned again in 1999, but would lose to the Tennessee Titans.
[edit] Washington Redskins
He was traded to the Washington Redskins in exchange for the Redskins' third round pick in the 2004 offseason.
During the 2004 season, Brunell was limited by a hamstring injury and booed mercilessly by hometown fans for his poor performance. Brunell would be benched midseason for backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey.
In 2005, Brunell bounced back and led the team to a 10-6 record and a playoff victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He finished third in the 2005 NFL Comeback Player of the Year awards.
Brunell's most prolific moment in the 2005 season during was during Week 2, when he completed two long passes to wide receiver Santana Moss for two touchdowns in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, 14-13.
On September 24, 2006 Brunell broke the NFL record for most consecutive completions in single-game when he completed his first 22 passes against the Houston Texans. Brunell also set the Redskins franchise record for highest completion percentage in a single-game (88.9%). The previous record was held by Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh for 66 years (87.5%).
On November 13, 2006 after winning only three of their nine first games of 2006, Brunell was benched in favor of Jason Campbell, Washington's former first round draft pick. Many experts and teammates felt he was the scape goat for a team that was under performing across the board, while others believed Mark was quickly reaching the end of his career as a NFL starting quarter back at the age of 36.
[edit] Personal life
Mark Brunell and his family are active members of the Metro Morningstar Church. When they were living in Florida, Brunell was very active within Southpoint Community Church, and was one of the most involved members of Champions for Christ Ministry. He also conducted volunteer work at the University of North Florida.
Brunell and his wife Stacey have four children and they currently reside in Great Falls, VA. They make their permanent home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Their children are, in order from oldest to youngest, Caitlin, Jacob, Joseph, and Luke.
[edit] Records
- NFL record for most consecutive completions in a single game: 22 vs Houston on September 24, 2006 (first 22 attempts).
[edit] External links
- Mark Brunell's career statistics at nfl.com
- Official Mark Brunell Webpage
- The Ultimate Mark Brunell Card Collection
| Preceded by: Steve Beuerlein |
Jacksonville Jaguars Starting Quarterbacks 1995-2003 |
Succeeded by: Byron Leftwich |
| Preceded by: Patrick Ramsey |
Washington Redskins Starting Quarterbacks 2004-2006 |
Succeeded by: Jason Campbell |
