Michael Brooks (defensive back)
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Position: | Safety | ||
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Born: | Greensboro, North Carolina | March 12, 1967||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Walter H. Page (NC) | ||
College: | NC State | ||
Undrafted: | 1989 | ||
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Player stats at PFR |
Michael Antonio Brooks (born March 12, 1967) is a former
Early years
Brooks attended
He won the 100 metres state championship as a senior.
College career
Brooks accepted a football scholarship from
As a junior, he registered 105 tackles (led the team) and at the time tied for second best in school history with 14 passes defensed. He had 10 tackles against the University of South Carolina.
As a senior, he posted 82 tackles (second on the team), 2 interceptions and 7 passes defensed. In the 1988 Peach Bowl, he received defensive MVP honors after making a bowl record 3 interceptions (he also had 8 passes defensed) and helping N.C. State win 28-23.[2] He finished his college career with 277 tackles, 8 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 30 passes defensed (tied for second in school history).
He also was an
titles.Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Brooks was signed as an
He was released on September 3, 1990.[5] On September 26, 1990, he was re-signed for depth purposes because of injuries.[6] He was released on October 11.[7]
Dallas Cowboys
On November 7,
Denver Broncos
In 1993, he was signed as a free agent by the Denver Broncos. He was cut on August 24.[11]
Baltimore Baltimore CFLers (CFL)
On May 21,
Memphis Mad Dogs (CFL)
On July 31, 1995, he signed with the Memphis Mad Dogs of the Canadian Football League.[14][15] He originally was placed on the practice roster, but later played in three regular season games. His main role was on the special teams, where he made seven tackles. On September 16, he was released after refusing to accept a new contract with a reduced salary.[16]
References
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- ^ "Peachy For N.C. State, The Pits For Iowa". Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Chargers Sign Seven Free Agents, Including New Quarterback's Favorite Receiver". Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 5, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Glenn to Miss Houston Game". Retrieved February 5, 2018.[dead link]
- ^ "Transactions". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Broncos waive pair". Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Colts add Nieberlein to home team". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Unlike '94, defensive backfield in state of flux". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Signing bolsters secondary". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "In San Antonio, eyes of Texans are upon Southern Division title". Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
External links
- They came to play: from the NFL to CFL Archived 2016-06-23 at the Wayback Machine