13 Facts About Doug Brien

Doug Brien played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1994 NFL draft.

Doug Brien attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California, where he was a placekicker for the Spartans' football team his senior year.

Doug Brien was drafted in the third round in the 1994 NFL Draft.

Doug Brien was the only kicker to be taken during the draft and moved across the bay to join the San Francisco 49ers.

Doug Brien struggled during his rookie year, converting 15 of 20 field goals and 60 of 62 PATs for the 49ers.

Doug Brien nonetheless set the record for most PATs during a single postseason with 17 en route to earning a Super Bowl ring that season.

Doug Brien had a fumble recovery during the NFC Championship game.

Doug Brien signed a few weeks later with the New Orleans Saints.

Doug Brien went on to play a total of 12 seasons in the NFL for 7 different organizations including 6 seasons with the Saints.

Doug Brien was elected a team captain as well as the NFLPA player rep for the Saints.

Doug Brien missed two 4th-quarter field goals from 47 and 43 yards which would have won the game for the New York Jets.

Doug Brien accounted for 915 points over his 12-year career and has a career long make from 56 yards.

Doug Brien was an alternate to the Pro Bowl on two occasions.