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Charlie Brewer (born November 26, 1998) is an American football coach and former quarterback. He played college football for the Baylor Bears, Utah Utes and Liberty Flames. He was a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Early life

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Brewer grew up in Austin, Texas and attended Lake Travis High School.[1] As a senior, Brewer was named the Associated Press Texas Player of the Year after setting a national high school record with a 77.4% completion rate on 340 pass attempts for 3,908 yards and 54 touchdowns against three interceptions and ran for 746 yards and nine touchdowns on 88 attempts in a season in which Lake Travis won the Class 6A State Championship.[2] Brewer initially committed to play college football at SMU, but flipped his commitment to Baylor at the end of his senior season.[3]

College career

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Brewer became Baylor's starting quarterback eight games into his freshman season. He started the final four games of the season and was named the Big 12 Conference co-Offensive Freshman of the Year after completing 68.1% of his passes for 1,562 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.[4][5] Brewer started 12 of Baylor's 13 games and passed for 3,019 yards and 19 touchdowns with an additional 375 yards and 7 touchdowns rushing as the Bears won seven games in his sophomore season.[6]

Brewer was named honorable mention All-Big 12 after completing 215-of-389 pass attempts for 3,161 yards and 21 touchdowns with seven interceptions while also gaining 344 yards on 147 carries with a team-high 11 touchdowns as the Bears went 11–1 in the regular season and made the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game.[7] He started the game, but was taken out after suffering a concussion early in the second quarter as the Bears went on to lose to Oklahoma 30–23 in overtime.[8] Brewer returned to start the 2020 Sugar Bowl against Georgia and completed 24-of-41 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown and one interception before again leaving the game to injury after taking a late hit.[9] As a senior, he completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,958 yards with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions in nine games during a COVID-19-shortened season.[10] At Baylor, Brewer threw for 9,700 yards and 65 touchdowns and also rushed for 1,039 yards and 22 touchdowns in 44 games played.[11]

After graduating from Baylor, Brewer opted to enter the transfer portal and utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.[12] He later announced that he would be transferring to Utah as a graduate transfer.[13] Brewer was named the Utes' starting quarterback going into the 2021 season.[14] Brewer started the first three games of the season before leaving the program after he was benched during a 33–31 triple-overtime loss to San Diego State.[15] He completed 48 of 79 pass attempts for 484 yards and three touchdowns and three interceptions while at Utah.[16]

On December 11, 2021, Brewer announced that he was transferring to Liberty University for the 2022 season.[17] He was named the Flames' starting quarterback prior to the start of the season.[18] Brewer broke his hand in the first quarter of Liberty's season opener against Southern Miss.[19]

Statistics

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Year Team GP Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2017 Baylor 8 139 204 68.1 1,562 7.7 11 4 146.3 65 166 2.6 0
2018 Baylor 13 240 390 61.5 3,019 7.7 19 9 138.0 133 375 2.8 7
2019 Baylor 14 251 389 64.5 3,161 8.1 21 7 147.0 147 344 2.3 11
2020 Baylor 9 198 321 61.7 1,958 6.1 14 8 122.3 107 154 1.4 4
2021 Utah 3 48 79 60.8 484 6.1 3 3 117.2 12 16 1.3 0
2022 Liberty 3 8 13 61.5 52 4.0 0 1 79.8 7 23 3.3 0
Career 50 884 1,396 63.3 10,236 7.3 68 32 136.4 471 1,078 2.3 22

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Professional career

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Ottawa Redblacks

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On May 4, 2023, Brewer signed a contract with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[21] He was released by the Redblacks during the first week of training camp on May 16.[22]

Nashville Kats

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On February 20, 2024, Brewer signed with the Nashville Kats of Arena Football One for the 2024 season.[23]

Personal life

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Brewer's father, Robert Brewer, was the starting quarterback for the University of Texas and was the MVP of the 1982 Cotton Bowl.[24] His grandfather, Charley Brewer, and uncle, Rob Moerschell were also quarterbacks for Texas.[25] Brewer's brother, Michael Brewer, played quarterback at Texas Tech and Virginia Tech.[26]

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Charlie Brewer (born November 26, 1998) is an coach and former college who played for the from 2017 to 2020, the in 2021, and the Liberty Flames in 2022. Born in , Brewer attended , where he was rated as a three-star recruit and the 42nd-best pro-style prospect nationally by . At Baylor, Brewer played as a in 2017 before emerging as the starter in 2018, when he threw for 3,019 yards and 19 touchdowns while leading the Bears to a 7-6 record. In 2019, he had a breakout season, passing for 3,161 yards and 21 touchdowns, earning co-Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors and helping Baylor reach the . Over his Baylor career, he accumulated 9,700 passing yards and 65 touchdowns, ranking second all-time in program history for passing yards and 15th in career passing yards. The 2020 season was shortened by , but Brewer still threw for 1,958 yards and 14 touchdowns before entering the transfer portal following a 9-2 campaign. After transferring to , Brewer appeared in three games in 2021 as a , completing 48 of 79 passes for 484 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. He then moved to for his final eligible season in 2022, where he saw limited action in three games, completing 8 of 13 passes for 52 yards. Overall, Brewer's totals include 10,236 passing yards, 68 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions, along with 1,078 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns. Following graduation, Brewer transitioned to coaching, serving as a for the in 2024, during which the team achieved a 7-6 record. In March 2025, he joined the as an offensive graduate assistant, working specifically with quarterbacks under Eric Morris. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds during his playing days, Brewer is recognized for his pocket-passer style and leadership on multiple programs.

Early life and high school career

Early life

Charlie Brewer was born on November 26, 1998, in Austin, Texas. Growing up in the football-passionate state of Texas, he was raised in a family environment deeply rooted in the sport, where discussions and activities often revolved around quarterbacking and gridiron strategies. He initially played running back in youth leagues before switching to quarterback in sixth grade, influenced by the quarterback tradition at Lake Travis High School, including predecessors like Garrett Gilbert and Baker Mayfield. Brewer's family has a strong football legacy: his father, Robert Brewer, walked on at the University of and was MVP of the 1982 Cotton Bowl; his grandfather, Charles Brewer, started at for Texas in 1953–1954; his uncle, Rob Moerschel, was a Texas ; and his older brother, Michael Brewer, played at Texas Tech and .

High school career

Charlie Brewer attended in , where he played for the Cavaliers football team. During his senior year in 2016, Brewer delivered an outstanding performance, completing 263 of 340 passes for 3,908 yards and 54 touchdowns with just three interceptions, achieving a 77.4% completion rate. He also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 746 yards and nine touchdowns. His passing efficiency set a national high school single-season record for completion percentage, surpassing the previous mark of 75.2%. Brewer came from a family with a prominent football legacy and led Lake Travis to an undefeated season and the Class 6A Division I state championship, a 41-13 victory over The Woodlands in the title game where he threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns while adding 73 rushing yards. For his efforts, Brewer was named the 2016 Associated Press Texas Player of the Year and selected as an all-state performer. In recruitment, he initially committed to in May 2016 but flipped his pledge to on December 31, 2016, becoming one of the early commitments in head coach Matt Rhule's first class.

College career

Baylor Bears (2017–2020)

Charlie Brewer joined the as a highly touted true freshman in 2017, following a standout high school career at in . He quickly transitioned to the college level amid a rebuilding program under head coach , who had inherited a 1-11 team from the previous year. Brewer appeared in eight games that season, starting the final four after taking over late in the schedule, and threw for 1,562 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and just four interceptions. His poise and efficiency earned him the Big 12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year honor, as voted by the conference coaches, marking the first such award for a Baylor player since in 2008. Brewer's emergence helped stabilize the offense during a transitional 1-11 campaign, laying groundwork for the program's rapid turnaround. As a sophomore in 2018, Brewer solidified his role as the full-time starter, leading Baylor to a 7-6 record and a berth while passing for 3,019 yards and 19 touchdowns over 13 games. The following year, his junior season in 2019, Brewer reached his peak, starting all 14 games and throwing for 3,161 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions, earning co-Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention recognition from the coaches. His dual-threat ability shone through, as he also rushed for 344 yards and 11 scores that year. Brewer's leadership was instrumental in Baylor's resurgence, guiding the Bears to an 11-2 overall record (8-1 in Big 12 play) before losing the to in overtime, and lost to Georgia in the 14-26. Under his stewardship, Baylor transformed from a scandal-plagued 1-11 squad in 2016 to a top-15 ranked team by 's end, with Brewer's development as a precise pocket passer and elusive runner central to the offensive revival orchestrated by Rhule. In his senior year of 2020, amid the challenges of the that shortened the schedule to nine games, Brewer started eight contests, compiling 1,958 passing yards and 14 touchdowns before suffering multiple concussions that sidelined him late in the season. The 2020 season was under new head coach following Rhule's departure to the after 2019. Over his four-year tenure at Baylor, he started 39 of 44 games played, amassing 9,700 passing yards and 65 passing touchdowns while contributing 1,039 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns—ranking him among the program's all-time leaders in total offense. Following a 2-7 campaign marred by injuries, Brewer announced on December 13, 2020, that he would enter the as a graduate transfer to pursue additional eligibility elsewhere.

Utah Utes (2021)

Following his time at Baylor, Charlie Brewer entered the NCAA transfer portal and committed to the University of Utah as a graduate transfer in December 2020, seeking a fresh opportunity in a program with championship aspirations. He joined the Utes in January 2021 and quickly integrated into the team, competing for the starting quarterback role during spring practices. Brewer was named Utah's starting quarterback ahead of the 2021 season, edging out redshirt sophomore Cam Rising after a competitive offseason battle. He started the first three games, completing 48 of 79 passes for 484 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions, while the Utes posted a 1-2 record in those contests: a win over Weber State, a loss at BYU, and a triple-overtime defeat to State. During the State game, Brewer was benched midway through after Utah trailed 24-10, with Rising entering and orchestrating a comeback that forced overtime, though the Utes ultimately fell 33-31. On September 21, 2021, Brewer announced his departure from the program mid-season, retaining one year of eligibility to pursue other opportunities due to diminished playing time following the benching. head coach confirmed the decision, expressing well-wishes for Brewer's future while naming Rising the new starter. Throughout his brief tenure, Brewer encountered adjustment challenges transitioning from the Big 12's spread offenses to the Pac-12 environment, particularly Utah's pro-style system under offensive coordinator , which emphasized different terminology and a more structured approach compared to his Baylor experience. Brewer acknowledged that mastering the playbook took time but felt confident in his preparation by preseason.

Liberty Flames (2022)

Following his stint at , Brewer transferred to on December 11, 2021, utilizing his final year of eligibility as a graduate transfer. He was named the Flames' starting quarterback on August 22, 2022, by head coach , who had built a reputation for orchestrating fast-paced, spread offenses that averaged over 400 yards and 30 points per game during his tenure at Liberty. Brewer started the season opener against Southern Miss on September 3, 2022, completing 3 of 4 passes for 18 yards before exiting early in the first quarter with a broken right hand sustained on a second-down play. The injury required surgery and was expected to sideline him for 6-8 weeks, severely limiting his role in Liberty's high-octane offensive system. Despite the setback, Brewer appeared in two additional games in a backup capacity, including a limited rushing role against BYU on October 22 and a brief passing stint versus New Mexico State on November 26, where he completed 5 of 9 attempts for 34 yards and 1 interception. For the season, he played in 3 games, finishing with 8 completions on 13 attempts for 52 passing yards, no touchdowns, and 1 interception. Having exhausted his final year of eligibility in 2022, Brewer chose to end his college career.

College statistics

Charlie Brewer's college football career spanned six seasons across three schools, where he appeared in 50 games and made 43 starts as a quarterback. His aggregated passing statistics total 10,236 yards and 68 touchdowns with 32 interceptions, while his rushing totals include 1,078 yards and 22 touchdowns on 471 carries. At Baylor, Brewer's 9,700 passing yards rank second in program history, and his 10,739 total offensive yards (passing plus rushing) made him the second player in school history to surpass 10,000 career total yards.

Passing Statistics

YearSchoolGamesStartsCompletionsAttemptsYardsTouchdownsInterceptions
2017Baylor841392041,562114
2018Baylor13132403903,019199
2019Baylor14142513893,161217
2020Baylor981983211,958148
202133487948433
2022318135201
Career-50438841,39610,2366832

Rushing Statistics

YearSchoolGamesCarriesYardsTouchdowns
2017Baylor8651660
2018Baylor131333757
2019Baylor1414734411
2020Baylor91071544
2021312160
202237230
Career-504711,07822

Total Offense by Year

YearSchoolGamesTotal YardsTotal Touchdowns
2017Baylor81,72811
2018Baylor133,39426
2019Baylor143,50532
2020Baylor92,11218
202135003
20223750
Career-5011,31490

Post-playing career

Professional playing career

After going undrafted in the , Charlie Brewer signed as a with the of the Canadian Football League on May 4, 2023. The six-foot-one joined the team ahead of but was released just 12 days later on May 17, 2023, without appearing in any preseason or regular-season games. This brief stint highlighted the fierce competition for positions in professional leagues, where undrafted players often face slim odds of securing a roster spot amid established veterans and other s vying for limited opportunities. Seeking another chance at professional play, Brewer signed with the of One ahead of their inaugural 2024 season. He was listed on the team's opening roster as a backup behind starter Ramone Atkins. Brewer saw limited action during the season, entering in relief during the Kats' Week 1 victory over the Minnesota Myth on April 27, 2024, after Atkins suffered an injury early in the game; he completed the contest but did not start any matches. Like his CFL experience, the arena league environment presented significant hurdles, including adapting to the faster-paced, smaller-field style of play and competing against more mobile dual-threat for playing time. Overall, Brewer's professional playing career yielded minimal statistical output, with no recorded regular-season appearances or passing yards in the CFL and only partial-game involvement in , underscoring the difficulties many college quarterbacks encounter in establishing themselves at the pro level without draft pedigree.

Coaching career

Following a brief stint in professional football, where he signed with the of One in February 2024, Charlie Brewer transitioned into coaching later that year. In the 2024 season, Brewer served as a for the Falcons football team. This entry-level role marked the beginning of his coaching career, drawing on his extensive experience as a college to contribute to team operations. In March 2025, Brewer joined the as an offensive , working directly with the quarterbacks for the . His responsibilities focus on quarterback development and supporting offensive strategies, helping to refine mechanics, decision-making, and play execution for the position group. Brewer joined under Eric Morris, who is in his third season leading the program and has guided the Mean Green to a 9–1 record as of November 19, 2025, including a 5–1 mark in American Athletic Conference play. This success has elevated to a strong contender in the conference, with Brewer's insights from starting at Baylor, , and providing valuable context for the team's high-powered offense. Given his pedigree as a productive college who amassed over 9,700 passing yards at Baylor alone, Brewer is well-positioned for future advancement in coaching roles.

Personal life

Family background

Charlie Brewer comes from a storied football family with multiple generations of quarterbacks who played at the collegiate level, particularly for the University of . This lineage has been characterized by a strong emphasis on the quarterback position, fostering an environment immersed in the sport from an early age. His grandfather, Charles "Charley" Brewer, was a notable for the , starting from 1953 to 1955 and contributing to the team's successes during that era; he was later inducted into the Texas High School Hall of Fame in 1998. Brewer's father, Robert Brewer, continued the family tradition as a walk-on for , where he earned honors in the 1982 Cotton Bowl after leading the to a 14-12 victory over . Robert's marriage to the sister of Rob Moerschell connected the family further to Texas football; Moerschell, Charlie Brewer's uncle, served as Robert's backup in 1982 and went on to start for the in 1983, guiding the team to a perfect 11-0 regular season record. The quarterback heritage extends to Brewer's older brother, , who played at Texas Tech from 2012 to 2013 before transferring to , where he started as quarterback in 2014 and 2015. This deep familial involvement in the sport, spanning three generations of college quarterbacks, provided Charlie Brewer with unparalleled exposure and inspiration, shaping his own development as a player and reinforcing the family's enduring legacy in .

Private life

Charlie Brewer maintains a low public profile following his playing career, with limited information available about his personal interests and daily life as of 2025. He resides in , where he serves as an offensive coach for the football program. Brewer earned a from in December 2020, completing his undergraduate education prior to entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. Outside of football, he has expressed enjoyment in outdoor activities, including , , and . Public records and media coverage reveal no major controversies, philanthropic endeavors, or other notable non-professional pursuits associated with Brewer, highlighting significant gaps in available personal details.

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