Sonny Dykes addresses Brione Ramsey-Brooks’ newfound viral fame

It’s hard not to notice TCU freshman offensive lineman Brione “Big Bubba” Ramsey-Brooks. At 6-foot-5 and weighing 455 pounds, Ramsey-Brooks stands out in any room, even among a football roster that includes other massive human beings.

A photo of Ramsey-Brooks’ profile on TCU’s website was posted to Twitter last week, causing even those outside of Fort Worth to take notice the freshman and his size. Horned Frogs coach Sonny Dykes joined On3‘s Andy Staples to explain how the offensive lineman has handled all the attention.

“I think he was surprised,” Dykes said. “We all were a little bit. But these things sometimes take on a life of their own. We’re not sure why they do. I guess there’s a little bit of curiosity because he’s a big guy. There’s not that many 450-pound college football players out there. But he’s a guy that’s gonna play big. He’s a big person and he’s gonna eventually get down into 300s. That’s where he’s gonna end up playing.

“He’s handled it well. …He’s one of those kids that just wants to go to work and realizes he’s got some work to do. But as I said, he’s really talented. He’s a super kid. He’s a lot of fun. Kid’s got a ton of personality and I’m excited about his future.”

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