BROOKS BURRIS

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Offensive Lineman

Starting Right Tackle has played in more games than any other member of his team, with 44 games in his college career and 22 starts. He played as starting right tackle for all games in the 1998-1999 season and a total of 8 starts for the 1997-1998 season. He is one of the most experienced Buckeyes in terms of games played, starting assignments, offensive line positions played, and marked his senior year as his most dramatic year of improvement. His performances on the field are a big reason Ohio State ranked fifth nationally in total offense and first in the Big Ten. This key veteran of the offensive line has played varsity positions as both right and left tackle, right and left guard, as well as a practice center during his redshirt year. Brooks has a terrific attitude and always performs well when called upon. His tremendous versatility in playing positions has earned him the title of SUPERSUB when he was not starting. And he has been a commanding back-up for Orlando Pace, Korey Stringer, Eric Gohlstin, and Rob Murphy. As a member of the record-breaking senior class in number of games won, Brooks is prepared to bring his wealth of experience, skills and dedication to excellence to the professional level.

PERSONAL CREDENTIALS

Height 6'-6.5"
Weight 295 lbs.
Age 23
DOB 10/31/75
Does not abuse alcohol,
tobacco, or drugs
Never used steroids
No criminal records whatsoever

Graduates March '99
Major: Human Resources &
Communications
GPA 3.0 All-Big Ten
Scholar Athlete
GPA Major 3.6

ATHLETIC SKILLS Holds the OSU record in vertical leap for tackles at 28" (Spring '98) Excellent runner and endurance player -- COULD DEVELOP AS A GREAT BLOCKING TIGHT END OR PULLING GUARD 40 yard dash at 5.23 electronic (Spring '98) Went against 5 All-Americans or All-Big Ten Defensive Ends and controlled or dominated them all, recording 5 pancakes on these outstanding athletes while allowing only 3 sacks. (OSU had 381 passing attempts & 472 rushes during 11 games in 1998.)
Gary Stills Brad Scioli Adewale Ogunleye Robaire Smith Julian Petersen Marcus Ray Dat Nguyen Jared DeVries		WEST VIRGINIA PENN STATE INDIANA MICHIGAN STATE MICHIGAN STATE MICHIGAN TEXAS A&M IOWA

OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION

LATE BLOOMER: His orthopedic specialist has stated Brooks will not mature until age 25-26, gaining more overall strength & muscle mass

FAMILY FARM BACKGROUND: Developed a strong work ethic as a child, working daily on farm chores & wood splitting, raising cattle, baling hay, & farm maintenance. Check out the family website at Laurel Brook Farm.

ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST: Earned several art awards & a Governor's recognition while in high school (NOTE: original works displayed here)

OUTSTANDING H.S. ATHLETE: Earned varsity letters in football, track and basketball. State Champ in both the Indoor & Outdoor Shot Put, setting & holding school records at 58' 6"