Brian Keith Bosworth (also referred to as The Boz) (born March 9, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker for the [[University of Oklahoma|] (1984-1986) and the [[Seattle Seahawks] of the National Football League] (1987-1989).

Won the Butkus Award (The Nation's Outstanding Linebacker) in 1985 and 1986 while playing for Oklahoma.

Played football for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Won a National Championship in 1985.

He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."

Former NFL linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks.

(2001) Commentator for the XFL football leaugue.

Was drafted by the Tacoma Stars of the Major Indoor Soccer League in the 12th round in the 1987 draft because as GM Allan Hinton jokingly said "Because we didn't receive a letter from him that he wouldn't play for us." Bosworth had sent letters to various NFL teams stating that if they drafted him in the NFL Supplemental draft, he wouldn't report to their training camp and he wouldn't play for them.

Left the University of Oklahoma after three seasons after graduating a year ahead of his class and amid controversy over his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. Entered the NFL's supplemental draft in 1987 and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks.

Signed what was then the largest rookie contract in NFL history with the Seahawks in 1987. Contract covered 10 years at $11 million.

Wore jersey number 44, his college number, during the 1987 NFL pre-season and tried to take the NFL to court for the right to wear that number. He lost, and was forced to switch to number 55.

Produced and manufactured "Boz Buster" t-shirts and hats (1987)

Appeared on a Costaco's Brothers poster entitled "Land of the Boz" (1987)