He played professionally as a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers.

Brock played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was selected in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft with the 18th overall pick.

He also was a color analyst for radio broadcasts of Saints games for several seasons, succeeding Archie Manning, who resigned position when son Peyton entered the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts.

During his time as head coach, the Black Knights posted a 6–18 record and lost twice to Navy by a combined score of 72–3.

[7] The Brock Bone seems to employ a higher percentage of fullback dives than are ordinarily seen in a triple option offense.