What caused Brandon Burlsworth accident?

Eleven days after being drafted, Burlsworth was killed in a car accident near Alpena, Arkansas, on April 28, 1999, on his way back to his hometown of Harrison after a workout in Fayetteville. Burlsworth’s vehicle clipped an oncoming 18-wheeler, swerved back into his lane and then hit another tractor-trailer head on.

What happened to Brandon Burlsworth?

Brandon Burlsworth died 10 days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999. His story lives on in a movie as well as through the mentoring of retired Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd. Burlsworth , 22, died 10 days after his selection on April 28, 1999, in a car crash in Arkansas.

What draft pick was Brandon Burlsworth?

At Arkansas, the former Harrison High School player became a three-year starter and finished as an All-Southeastern Conference pick and on the Associated Press All-America second team. He was the first pick in the third round, the 63rd overall selection.

How much weight did Brandon Burlsworth lose?

“We put Brandon on a diet, just mainly vegetables,” Knight said. “He lost from 309 that first day we weighed him to 252 when we sent them home at Christmas.

Where was Brandon Burlsworth killed?

Alpena, AR

How did Brandon die in greater?

Before I leave the remarkable legacy of Harrison’s Brandon Burlsworth and the film of his life called Greater , now showing in nearly 400 theaters across America, I want to share a few back-story notes about the 22-year-old Razorback All-American who died in a tragic traffic accident on April 28, 1999.

Is Greater a true story?

The film is meticulously modeled after the true life story of the former walk-on from Harrison, Arkansas. This week, after more than a decade of dedicated efforts by Brian Reindl and Marty and Vickie Burlsworth, Brandon Burlsworth’s remarkable story will hit the big screen to begin to inspire a new generation.

When did Brandon Burlsworth die?

April 28, 1999

Who is the old man at the end of greater?

Now, it won’t take a rocket scientist or even high school football coach to release that instigator, never named in the film but listed in the credits as “The Farmer,” is none other than Beelzebub, a.k.a. Old Nick, or simply the Devil.

Who won the Brandon Burlsworth Award?

Renfrow

What position did Brandon Burlsworth?

Guard