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Total tackles:	39
Forced fumbles:	1
Interceptions:	1

Brock Vereen
	Vereen at Chicago Bears training camp in 2015
No. 45
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	August 17, 1992 (age 32); Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Valencia ; (Santa Clarita, CA)
College:	Minnesota
NFL draft:	2014 / Round: 4 / Pick: 131
Career history
	Chicago Bears (2014–2015); Minnesota Vikings (2015); New England Patriots (2015); Kansas City Chiefs (2016)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-Big Ten (2013);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	39
Forced fumbles:	1
Interceptions:	1
	Player stats at PFR

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Brock Vereen (born August 17, 1992) is a former American football safety. He was selected by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at University of Minnesota. He is currently doing broadcasting work on Big Ten Network on their onsite pre-game show and on CBS Sports Network's That Other Pregame Show as a studio commentator.

Early years

Vereen attended Valencia High School in Santa Clarita, California, where he was a two-time All-California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) selection. He led his team to a 12–1 record in 2009. As a senior, he recorded 51 tackles, eight interceptions, two pass break-ups and one sack, while offensively, playing wide receiver, he caught 20 receptions for 474 yards and seven touchdowns.

Vereen was also a standout track & field athlete at Valencia, where he posted a personal best-time of 10.89 seconds in the 100-meter dash and participated in the 4x100.

Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Vereen was rated as the 66th best cornerback prospect of his class.^[1] Scout.com considered Vereen a two-star recruit and ranked him as the No. 166 cornerback in the nation, while ESPN.com had him as the No. 57 cornerback.

College career

Vereen attended the University of Minnesota from 2010 to 2013.^[2] He played both safety and cornerback. As a true freshman in 2010, he appeared in nine games with four starts and recorded 10 total tackles. In 2011, he started all 12 games at cornerback, recording 67 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and five pass break-ups. In 2012, he played in all 13 games, with seven starts at safety. He recorded 64 tackles, nine pass break-ups and two interceptions. In 2013, as a senior, he started all 13 games at safety, recording 59 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass break-ups. He was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference by the coaches.^[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in (1.82 m)	199 lb (90 kg)	30 in (0.76 m)	8+1⁄4 in (0.21 m)	4.47 s	1.58 s	2.63 s	4.07 s	6.90 s	34 in (0.86 m)	9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)	25 reps
All values from NFL Combine^[4]^[5]

Chicago Bears

Vereen was selected in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2014 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.^[6] He signed a four-year deal with the Bears on May 12, 2014. Vereen and fellow draft class quarterback David Fales were the NFL's first two draft picks to agree to terms.^[7]

He was released by the Bears on September 29, 2015.^[8]

Minnesota Vikings

Vereen was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings on October 1, 2015, after being unclaimed on waivers.^[9] He was waived by the Vikings on November 13.^[10]

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots signed Vereen to their practice squad on November 18, 2015.^[11] On January 26, 2016, Vereen signed a futures contract with the Patriots.^[12] The Patriots released Vereen.

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 17, 2016, Vereen was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.^[13] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs.^[14] The next day, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad.^[15] He was released from the practice squad two days later.

Personal life

His father, Henry Vereen, was a ninth round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1979 NFL draft,^[16] and played wide receiver in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions in the early 1980s.^[17] Vereen is a first cousin once removed of stage actor and dancer Ben Vereen.^[18] His brother, Shane Vereen, was a second-round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL draft.^[19]^[20]^[21]

Vereen is currently doing broadcasting work on Big Ten Network on their onsite pre-game show and on CBS Sports Network's That Other Pregame Show as a studio commentator.

References

^ Brock Vereen – Yahoo Sports
^ Gophers football: Brock Vereen's play and leadership have been key for U
^ Gophers' Hageman, Vereen make all-Big Ten first-team
^ "Brock Vereen Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ "Brock Vereen, Minnesota, SS, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
^ "Vereen, Fales agree to 4-year deals". Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
^ Dickerson, Jeff (September 29, 2015). "Bears waive former fourth-round pick Brock Vereen". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
^ Florio, Mike (October 1, 2015). "Brock Vereen lands on Minnesota's practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
^ "Vikings Sign Chase Ford to Practice Squad, Release Brock Vereen". Vikings.com. November 13, 2015. Archived from the original on November 21, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
^ Alper, Josh (November 18, 2015). "Patriots add Joseph Fauria, Brock Vereen to practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
^ "Patriots officially announce signing of eight to future contracts". It Is What It Is. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
^ Florio, Mike (August 17, 2016). "Chiefs claim Brock Vereen on waivers". NBCSports.com.
^ "Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit". Chiefs.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017.
^ "New England Patriots: Shane Vereen". Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
^ "Powerful Lions improve lineup". The Montreal Gazette. June 30, 1984. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
^ Berry, Zuri (April 29, 2011). "Patriots select RB Shane Vereen with the 56th pick". NY Times Co. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
^ Brock Vereen hopes to follow in his brother's NFL footsteps
^ Yates, Field (February 23, 2014). "Brock Vereen follows brother's footsteps". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
^ Gophers football: Sibling rivalry has been a driving force for safety Brock Vereen

External links

[1] Brock Vereen – Yahoo Sports

[2] Gophers football: Brock Vereen's play and leadership have been key for U

[3] Gophers' Hageman, Vereen make all-Big Ten first-team

[4] "Brock Vereen Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[5] "Brock Vereen, Minnesota, SS, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[6] "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.

[7] "Vereen, Fales agree to 4-year deals". Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.

[8] Dickerson, Jeff (September 29, 2015). "Bears waive former fourth-round pick Brock Vereen". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 30, 2015.

[9] Florio, Mike (October 1, 2015). "Brock Vereen lands on Minnesota's practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.

[10] "Vikings Sign Chase Ford to Practice Squad, Release Brock Vereen". Vikings.com. November 13, 2015. Archived from the original on November 21, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2015.

[11] Alper, Josh (November 18, 2015). "Patriots add Joseph Fauria, Brock Vereen to practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.

[12] "Patriots officially announce signing of eight to future contracts". It Is What It Is. Retrieved January 27, 2016.

[13] Florio, Mike (August 17, 2016). "Chiefs claim Brock Vereen on waivers". NBCSports.com.

[14] "Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit". Chiefs.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.

[15] "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017.

[New_England_Patriots:_Shane_Vereen-16] "New England Patriots: Shane Vereen". Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.

[17] "Powerful Lions improve lineup". The Montreal Gazette. June 30, 1984. Retrieved October 23, 2012.

[Boston-18] Berry, Zuri (April 29, 2011). "Patriots select RB Shane Vereen with the 56th pick". NY Times Co. Retrieved October 7, 2011.

[19] Brock Vereen hopes to follow in his brother's NFL footsteps

[20] Yates, Field (February 23, 2014). "Brock Vereen follows brother's footsteps". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.

[21] Gophers football: Sibling rivalry has been a driving force for safety Brock Vereen

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 '''Brock Vereen''' (born August 17, 1992) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]]. He was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) in the fourth round of the [[2014 NFL draft]]. He was also a member of the [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[New England Patriots]] and [[Kansas City Chiefs]]. He played [[college football]] at [[University of Minnesota]]. He is currently doing broadcasting work on [[Big Ten Network]] on their onsite pre-game show and on [[CBS Sports Network]]'s ''That Other Pregame Show'' as a studio commentator.
 ==Early years==
 Vereen attended [[Valencia High School (Santa Clarita, California)|Valencia High School]] in [[Santa Clarita, California]], where he was a two-time All-[[California Interscholastic Federation]] (CIF) selection. He led his team to a 12–1 record in 2009. As a senior, he recorded 51 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], eight [[interceptions]], two [[pass break-ups]] and one [[Quarterback sack|sack]], while offensively, playing [[wide receiver]], he caught 20 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 474 yards and seven [[touchdown]]s.
 Vereen was also a standout [[track & field]] athlete at Valencia, where he posted a personal best-time of 10.89 seconds in the [[100-meter dash]] and participated in the [[4 x 100 metres relay|4x100]].
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 ==College career==
-Vereen attended the [[University of Minnesota]] from 2010 to 2013.<ref>[http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_24778500/gophers-football-brock-vereens-play-and-leadership-have Gophers football: Brock Vereen's play and leadership have been key for U]</ref> He played both [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and [[cornerback]]. As a [[true freshman]] in 2010, he appeared in nine games with four starts and recorded 10 total tackles. In 2011, he started all 12 games at cornerback, recording 67 tackles, one interception, one forced [[fumble]] and five pass break-ups. In 2012, he played in all 13 games, with seven starts at safety.  He recorded 64 tackles, nine pass break-ups and two interceptions. In 2013, as a senior, he started all 13 games at safety, recording 59 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass break-ups. He was named first-team All-[[Big Ten Conference]] by the coaches.<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/234170931.html Gophers' Hageman, Vereen make all-Big Ten first-team]</ref>
+Vereen attended the [[University of Minnesota]] from 2010 to 2013.<ref>[http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_24778500/gophers-football-brock-vereens-play-and-leadership-have Gophers football: Brock Vereen's play and leadership have been key for U]</ref> He played both [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and [[cornerback]]. As a [[true freshman]] in 2010, he appeared in nine games with four starts and recorded 10 total tackles. In 2011, he started all 12 games at cornerback, recording 67 tackles, one interception, one forced [[fumble]] and five pass break-ups. In 2012, he played in all 13 games, with seven starts at safety.  He recorded 64 tackles, nine pass break-ups and two interceptions. In 2013, as a senior, he started all 13 games at safety, recording 59 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass break-ups. He was named first-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten Conference]] by the coaches.<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/234170931.html Gophers' Hageman, Vereen make all-Big Ten first-team]</ref>
 ==Professional career==
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 ===Chicago Bears===
-Vereen was selected in the fourth round (131st overall) of the [[2014 NFL draft]] by the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He signed a 4-year deal with the Bears on May 12, 2014. Vereen and fellow draft class quarterback [[David Fales]] were the NFL's first two draft picks to agree to terms.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Vereen-Fales-agree-to-4-year-deals/5d89fd4f-3797-4aa0-a4bf-4242fe782bba |title=Vereen, Fales agree to 4-year deals |access-date=June 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529143058/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Vereen-Fales-agree-to-4-year-deals/5d89fd4f-3797-4aa0-a4bf-4242fe782bba |archive-date=May 29, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
+Vereen was selected in the fourth round (131st overall) of the [[2014 NFL draft]] by the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He signed a four-year deal with the Bears on May 12, 2014. Vereen and fellow draft class quarterback [[David Fales]] were the NFL's first two draft picks to agree to terms.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Vereen-Fales-agree-to-4-year-deals/5d89fd4f-3797-4aa0-a4bf-4242fe782bba |title=Vereen, Fales agree to 4-year deals |access-date=June 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529143058/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Vereen-Fales-agree-to-4-year-deals/5d89fd4f-3797-4aa0-a4bf-4242fe782bba |archive-date=May 29, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
-He was released by the Bears on September 29, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4700174/bears-waive-former-4th-round-pick-brock-vereen|title=Bears waive former fourth-round pick Brock Vereen|first=Jeff|last=Dickerson|date=September 29, 2015|access-date=September 30, 2015}}</ref>
+He was released by the Bears on September 29, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4700174/bears-waive-former-4th-round-pick-brock-vereen|title=Bears waive former fourth-round pick Brock Vereen|first=Jeff|last=Dickerson|date=September 29, 2015|access-date=September 30, 2015}}</ref>
 ===Minnesota Vikings===
-Vereen was signed to the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice squad on October 1, 2015 after being unclaimed on waivers.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/01/brock-vereen-lands-on-minnesotas-practice-squad/|title=Brock Vereen lands on Minnesota's practice squad|first=Mike|last=Florio|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref> He was waived by the Vikings on November 13.<ref>{{cite web|work=Vikings.com|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Chase-Ford-to-Practice-Squad-Release-Brock-Vereen/cdad6a8c-dcd4-4dbb-b7ea-9af48b5d7adb|title=Vikings Sign Chase Ford to Practice Squad, Release Brock Vereen|date=November 13, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121082916/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Chase-Ford-to-Practice-Squad-Release-Brock-Vereen/cdad6a8c-dcd4-4dbb-b7ea-9af48b5d7adb|archive-date=November 21, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+Vereen was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on October 1, 2015, after being unclaimed on waivers.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/01/brock-vereen-lands-on-minnesotas-practice-squad/|title=Brock Vereen lands on Minnesota's practice squad|first=Mike|last=Florio|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref> He was waived by the Vikings on November 13.<ref>{{cite web|work=Vikings.com|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Chase-Ford-to-Practice-Squad-Release-Brock-Vereen/cdad6a8c-dcd4-4dbb-b7ea-9af48b5d7adb|title=Vikings Sign Chase Ford to Practice Squad, Release Brock Vereen|date=November 13, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121082916/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Chase-Ford-to-Practice-Squad-Release-Brock-Vereen/cdad6a8c-dcd4-4dbb-b7ea-9af48b5d7adb|archive-date=November 21, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ===New England Patriots===
-The [[New England Patriots]] signed Vereen to their practice squad on November 18, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/18/patriots-add-joseph-fauria-brock-vereen-to-practice-squad/|title=Patriots add Joseph Fauria, Brock Vereen to practice squad|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref> On January 26, 2016, Vereen signed a futures contract with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Patriots officially announce signing of eight to future contracts|url = http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2016/01/26/patriots-officially-announce-signing-of-eight-to-futures-contracts/|website = It Is What It Is|access-date = January 27, 2016|language = en-US}}</ref>
+The [[New England Patriots]] signed Vereen to their practice squad on November 18, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/18/patriots-add-joseph-fauria-brock-vereen-to-practice-squad/|title=Patriots add Joseph Fauria, Brock Vereen to practice squad|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref> On January 26, 2016, Vereen signed a futures contract with the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Patriots officially announce signing of eight to future contracts|url = http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2016/01/26/patriots-officially-announce-signing-of-eight-to-futures-contracts/|website = It Is What It Is|access-date = January 27, 2016|language = en-US}}</ref>
 The Patriots released Vereen.
 ===Kansas City Chiefs===
-On August 17, 2016, Vereen was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs claim Brock Vereen on waivers|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/08/17/chiefs-claim-brock-vereen-on-waivers/|last=Florio|first=Mike|website=NBCSports.com|date=August 17, 2016}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed|website=Chiefs.com|access-date=September 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013185227/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed|archive-date=October 13, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The next day, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126161600/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 26, 2017|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> He was released from the practice squad two days later.
+On August 17, 2016, Vereen was claimed off waivers by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs claim Brock Vereen on waivers|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/08/17/chiefs-claim-brock-vereen-on-waivers/|last=Florio|first=Mike|website=NBCSports.com|date=August 17, 2016}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed|website=Chiefs.com|access-date=September 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013185227/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed|archive-date=October 13, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The next day, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126161600/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 26, 2017|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> He was released from the practice squad two days later.
 ==Personal life==
-His father, Henry Vereen, was a ninth round pick of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the [[1979 NFL Draft]],<ref name="New England Patriots: Shane Vereen">{{cite web|title=New England Patriots: Shane Vereen|url=http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Shane-Vereen/13170676-4b53-4249-b38b-9fb4f74b904c|access-date=October 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023172924/http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Shane-Vereen/13170676-4b53-4249-b38b-9fb4f74b904c|archive-date=October 23, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and played wide receiver in the [[Canadian Football League]] for the [[BC Lions]] in the early 1980s.<ref>{{cite news|title=Powerful Lions improve lineup|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iUYwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rKUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4532,3824406&dq=henry+vereen&hl=en|access-date=October 23, 2012|newspaper=The Montreal Gazette|date=June 30, 1984}}</ref> Vereen is a first cousin once removed of stage actor and dancer [[Ben Vereen]].<ref name="Boston">{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2011/04/patriots_select_6.html|title=Patriots select RB Shane Vereen with the 56th pick|first=Zuri|last=Berry|date=April 29, 2011|publisher=[[The New York Times Company|NY Times Co.]]|access-date=October 7, 2011}}</ref> His brother, [[Shane Vereen]], was a second-round pick of the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2011 NFL Draft]].<ref>[http://msn.foxsports.com/north/story/brock-vereen-hopes-to-follow-in-his-brother-s-nfl-footsteps-122313 Brock Vereen hopes to follow in his brother's NFL footsteps]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yates |first=Field |date=2014-02-23 |title=Brock Vereen follows brother's footsteps |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/118104/brock-vereen-follows-brothers-footsteps |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>[http://www.twincities.com/gophersfootball/ci_21345205/gophers-football-sibling-rivalry-has-been-driving-force Gophers football: Sibling rivalry has been a driving force for safety Brock Vereen]</ref>
+His father, Henry Vereen, was a ninth round pick of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the [[1979 NFL draft]],<ref name="New England Patriots: Shane Vereen">{{cite web|title=New England Patriots: Shane Vereen|url=http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Shane-Vereen/13170676-4b53-4249-b38b-9fb4f74b904c|access-date=October 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023172924/http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Shane-Vereen/13170676-4b53-4249-b38b-9fb4f74b904c|archive-date=October 23, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and played wide receiver in the [[Canadian Football League]] for the [[BC Lions]] in the early 1980s.<ref>{{cite news|title=Powerful Lions improve lineup|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iUYwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rKUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4532,3824406&dq=henry+vereen&hl=en|access-date=October 23, 2012|newspaper=The Montreal Gazette|date=June 30, 1984}}</ref> Vereen is a first cousin once removed of stage actor and dancer [[Ben Vereen]].<ref name="Boston">{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2011/04/patriots_select_6.html|title=Patriots select RB Shane Vereen with the 56th pick|first=Zuri|last=Berry|date=April 29, 2011|publisher=[[The New York Times Company|NY Times Co.]]|access-date=October 7, 2011}}</ref> His brother, [[Shane Vereen]], was a second-round pick of the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2011 NFL draft]].<ref>[http://msn.foxsports.com/north/story/brock-vereen-hopes-to-follow-in-his-brother-s-nfl-footsteps-122313 Brock Vereen hopes to follow in his brother's NFL footsteps]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yates |first=Field |date=February 23, 2014 |title=Brock Vereen follows brother's footsteps |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/118104/brock-vereen-follows-brothers-footsteps |access-date=March 1, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>[http://www.twincities.com/gophersfootball/ci_21345205/gophers-football-sibling-rivalry-has-been-driving-force Gophers football: Sibling rivalry has been a driving force for safety Brock Vereen]</ref>
 Vereen is currently doing broadcasting work on [[Big Ten Network]] on their onsite pre-game show and on [[CBS Sports Network]]'s ''That Other Pregame Show'' as a studio commentator.