After playing college football at Washington State, Brink was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.

A native of Eugene, Oregon, Brink attended Sheldon High School, and becoming a letterman in football, basketball and baseball.

In football, as a senior, he led his team to the state championship, with a 31–24 win over Lake Oswego.

Brink finished his career as the third leading passer, in terms of yards, in Pac-10 history, behind Carson Palmer and Derek Anderson and fifth leader in touchdowns.

During a game against Oregon State University in the 2005 season Brink set a new school record with 531 passing yards.

Ahead 30–16 at the break, the Cougars, however, lost that game due in part to defensive and special teams lapses and other mistakes, but also because Brink threw one touchdown against four interceptions.

Brink finished his senior year as the 2007 Pac-10 leader in total offense and named second-team All-Pac-10.

His final game as a Cougar resulted in a come-from-behind, 42–35 victory over rival University of Washington in the annual Apple Cup in which he threw for 399 yards and five touchdowns.

The Texans re-signed Brink to the practice squad on October 8 after cornerback Derrick Roberson was released.

Brink tried out for the New York Jets[5] in late April but shortly after he agreed to a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL for the 2010 season.