Carmello Brooks brings disruptive, high-motor interior strength to Houston’s defensive line
Brooks is a **6-3, 275-pound** Houston defensive lineman whose best selling point is his blend of **power, pursuit, and proven production**: at Paetow in 2024 he posted **53 tackles, 7 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles**, earning District 19-6A Defensive MVP and First Team All-Greater Houston honors. Houston lists him as a **redshirt freshman** who did not play in 2025, so the key question is whether that high school disruptiveness translates quickly at the college level, but his size, toughness, and backfield-penetration profile make him a fit for teams needing an energetic DL with upside rather than a finished product.
