Will Brooks (American football)
| Tennessee Volunteers – No. 35 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 25, 2001 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Vestavia Hills (Vestavia Hills, Alabama) |
Robert William Brooks (born October 25, 2001) is an American college football safety for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Early life
[edit]Brooks attended Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and joined the Tennessee Volunteers football team as a walk-on.[1]
College career
[edit]In Brooks's first four collegiate seasons from 2020 through 2023, he appeared in 39 games, where he notched 23 tackles with one being for a loss, and a pass deflection.[2] In week 2 of the 2024 season, he returned an interception 85 yards for a touchdown in a win over NC State.[3] In week 8, Brooks notched eight tackles with one being for a loss, and the game sealing interception, as he helped Tennessee upset rivals Alabama. For his performance, Brooks was named the Walk-On of the Week.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Paschel, David (August 13, 2024). "'Consistent' Will Brooks seeking to go from walk-on to starter for Vols". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Will Brooks". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (September 8, 2024). "How walk-on Will Brooks changed Tennessee football vs NC State with interception, touchdown". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee DB Will Brooks named 'Walk-On of the Week'". WBIR.com. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.