Versatile Safety with Ball-Hawking Instincts and Walk-On Grit
The 6-1, 206-pound Tennessee safety is a **ball-hawking playmaker** with 4 interceptions in the 2024 season, showcasing elite instincts in coverage. Brooks earned Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week honors (2024) and has demonstrated **versatility across multiple defensive positions** (safety and STAR), logging 58 tackles and 0.5 sacks. His **clutch gene** is evident—he sealed Alabama's final drive with a crucial interception and made a touchdown-saving tackle on QB Jalen Milroe. As a **walk-on who earned his way into significant playing time**, Brooks brings high-character intangibles, consistency (three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll), and the kind of **film-study intelligence** that translates to NFL success. Ideal for teams valuing smart, instinctive safeties who excel in ball production.
