Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth was famous for being the number 1 greatest walk-on college football player ever for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was also well known for his thick black glasses and comparison to comedian Drew Carey.
Brandon Burlsworth was born on September 20, 1976 in Harrison Arkansas. Marty, and Barbara Burlsworth raised Brandon. He only had one brother named Marty Burlsworth. He went to school in Harrison, Arkansas and then went to the University of Arkansas and stayed in a dorm. When he was little, he dreamed of becoming a Arkansas Razorback football player, and his dream came true! Also, when he was little, he liked to go in his backyard and play catch with a baseball and a football with his brother. His nickname was “Cheescake”
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He also had a book written about him called “Through the Eyes of a Champion,” an inspiring biography of a young football player who succeeded in many things and exceeded at life all because of his fondness of God and friendship with his family. After Brandon was redshirted his first year, he changed his pudgy 300 lbs into a svelte 260 lbs, then, over the next two years, built himself back up to a strong 300 lbs offensive guard. The best thing that Brandon had ever done, was play for the Arkansas Razorbacks and then transfer to the Indianapolis Colts. In 2010 the Brandon Burlsworth Trophy was made to respect the achievements and success of the walk-on athlete. It is presented annually to the most amazing who began their career as a walk-on.
Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth died at the age of 22 in a car accident near Alpena, Arkansas on April 28, 1999, on his way back to his hometown Harrison after working out in Fayetteville. Did you know that in a tribute to Brandon, his Arkansas locker was encased in glass with pictures, his uniform, and his helmet. Brandon´s coaches thought that he was nothing, but he sure did turn into
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