Dru Brown

Dru Brown (born March 21, 1997) is an American gridiron football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State and Hawaii.

Dru Brown
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1997-03-21) March 21, 1997
Palo Alto, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Los Gatos (CA)
College:Oklahoma State
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at CFL.ca

College career

Brown did not start until his senior season of high school, and did not receive any Division I offers.[1] He opted to attend the College of San Mateo his freshman year, playing in 11 games and completed 104 of 194 passes for 1,870 yards and 21 touchdowns.[2] He then transferred to Hawaii for the 2016 season.

2016

After not playing in Hawaii's first three games, Brown entered the Rainbow Warriors fourth game against Arizona in the second half, replacing Ikaika Woolsey. Brown was able to direct the Rainbow Warriors to three touchdown drives in the second half, however they lost to Arizona 47–28.[3] Brown was named the starting quarterback before the Rainbow Warriors matchup against Nevada.[4] Against Middle Tennessee in the Hawaii Bowl, Brown threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns while also accounting for a rushing touchdown en route to a 52-35 victory.[5] Brown was also named one of the game's MVP for his efforts.

2017

Coming off of Hawaii's first bowl victory in ten years, Brown was once again named the starting quarterback for the 2017 season. Brown threw for 2,785 yards and 18 touchdowns that season on a struggling Rainbow Warriors team that lost nine of the last ten games, mostly attributed to a battered offensive line whose position coach left mid-way through the season, and top receiver John Ursua lost to a torn ACL.[6] After the 2017 season, Brown announced his intention to transfer.[7][8] He enrolled at Oklahoma State as a graduate transfer, and was immediately eligible to play.[9] Brown finished his career at Hawaii with 5,273 career passing yards, and 37 touchdowns.[10]

2018

At Oklahoma State, Brown joined a crowded QB room competing for the Cowboys starting quarterback job following the departure of four-year starter Mason Rudolph.[11] Brown was named the primary backup quarterback to starter Taylor Cornelius before the start of 2018 season.[12] Despite playing in the Cowboys' bowl game, Brown was able to redshirt under the NCAA's new redshirt policy and keep his final year of eligibility.

2019

Following the graduation and departure of Cornelius, Brown was one the favorites to win the starting quarterback job, competing with redshirt freshman Spencer Sanders for it. Brown was once again named the primary backup as Sanders was named the starting quarterback for the Cowboys season opener against Oregon State.[13]

After Sanders suffered a hand injury in the middle of a game against Kansas, Brown entered the game in relief and threw a touchdown pass on his first play.[14] He finished the game with 3 completions on 5 attempts for 70 yards and a touchdown in the 31–6 victory.[15] Brown started his first career game as a Cowboy against West Virginia the next week, where he racked up 196 yards and two touchdowns in a 20–13 victory.[16] For his performance against West Virginia, Brown was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week.[17]

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Following his college career, Brown was added to the Blue Bombers roster on March 11, 2020.[18]

References
  1. "Betting on Brown: Cowboy quarterback Dru Brown gambled on his own talent in journey to OSU". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. "Dru Brown #2 QB San Mateo". California Community College Athletic Association. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  3. "Dawkins, Taylor lead Arizona past Hawaii 47-28". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  4. "Dru Brown named No. 1 quarterback". Hawaii Warrior World. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  5. "Hawaii rallies to beat Middle Tennessee 52–35 in Hawaii Bowl". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  6. "Dru Brown's roommate at Hawaii offers insight into the mind of OSU's new quarterback". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  7. "'Bows starting quarterback Dru Brown to transfer from program". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  8. "Hawaii QB Dru Brown Decides To Transfer". Mountain West Wire. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  9. "Hawai'i QB Dru Brown to transfer to Oklahoma State, eligible for '18". ESPN. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  10. "Graduate Transfer QB Dru Brown Enrolls at Oklahoma State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  11. "Oklahoma State Adds Hawaii QB Grad Transfer Dru Brown". SBNation. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  12. "Notebook: Gundy names Brown backup quarterback, expects Sinor to return against Texas Tech". The O'Colly. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  13. "Report: Spencer Sanders to start at Oregon State". 247Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  14. "Dru Brown Turned a Little into A Lot". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  15. "Hubbard, Stoner lead No. 25 Oklahoma St. past Kansas 31-6". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  16. "Brown, Hubbard lead No. 22 Oklahoma State over WVU 20-13". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  17. "Dru Brown Named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week". Oklahoma State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  18. "Bombers add DB Damian Swann, QB Dru Brown". CFL.ca. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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