Brian Kozlowski

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Free Agent
currentposition=Tight end
currentnumber=41
birthdate=birth date and age|1970|10|4
birthplace=Rochester, New York
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=265
debutyear=1994
debutteam=New York Giants
college=Connecticut
undraftedyear=1993
pastteams=
* New York Giants (1993-1996)
* Atlanta Falcons (1997-2003)
* Washington Redskins (2004-2007)
nfl=KOZ465616

Brian Scott Kozlowski (born October 4, 1970 in Rochester, New York) is an American football tight end in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He played college football at Connecticut.

High School Career

As a high schooler, Kozlowski was team MVP and an All-County pick on offense for his high school, [Webster (Village), New York Webster High School. He also got second team honors for defense plus he played lacrosse.

College career

In college, Kozlowski was known for being consistent as he started at tight end for 43 straight games. In the second game of his career as a freshman, he won the starting job. He caught 43 passes for 526 yards with a TD in 1992, his final college season. He was part of the group of receivers that set a school record for most receptions by three different receivers in 1991 with 207. He is one of only four true freshmen at Connecticut to earn a varsity letter. Brian's best game as a college player came against Villanova as the sophomore caught 10 passes. There is an award given out each year by the University of Connecticut in honor of Brian for his hard work, effort and dedication to the game. It is called The Brian Kozlowski Award.

Professional career

Brian was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants in May 1993. He played three years with the Giants. After becoming a free agent, Kozlowski signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Most of his career productivity came playing for the Falcons. Playing for the Falcons, Brian went to Super Bowl XXXIII, caught one pass for five yards but ended up losing 34-19 to the Denver Broncos. At the end of the 2000 season, Kozlowski re-signed with the Falcons. He did the same thing at the end of the 2001 and 2002 seasons. He declared free agency after the 2003 season and signed with the Washington Redskins only to be cut in October 2004. Brian appeared in all 16 games for the Washington Redskins in 2005 with two receptions for 26 yards. After Clinton Portis broke his hand in a Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was placed on the injured reserve for the remainder of the 2006 season, the Redskins re-signed Kozlowski to use him mostly as a blocker and on special teams. During the 2006 season, Kozlowski had one catch for one yard. And as of December 4, 2006, Brian had 84 career receptions for 973 yards and 8 touchdowns. He was not resigned by the Redskins after the 2007 season and became a free agent.

Personal life

Brian has a wife, Ellen and one daughter, Paris. And he currently resides in Duluth, Georgia.

External links

* [http://redskins.com/team/profile.jsp?id=1020 Washington Redskins bio]