Brian Albert Wrobel (born April 4, 1982) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2005. Wrobel was also a member of the

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and Rhein Fire. He played

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Early years

Wrobel was a three-sport letterwinner at DeSoto High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Wrobel was not drafted and was signed as an undrafted free agent with the

Green Bay Packers

Wrobel was signed by the

on January 1, 2006. He was released by the Packers on August 29, 2006. Wrobel never played in an NFL game.

Berlin Thunder

Wrobel was allocated to the

for the 2006

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season. In a reserve role, he completed 28 of 60 passes for 293 yards and one touchdown and also rushed 16 times for 42 yards and a touchdown.

Coaching career

Wrobel now coaches quarterbacks at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. {{DEFAULTSORT:Wrobel, Brian 1982 births Living people Winona State Warriors football players Players of American football from La Crosse, Wisconsin American football quarterbacks Green Bay Packers players Berlin Thunder players Rhein Fire players