Curtis Brooks

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Curtis Brooks
St. Louis Battlehawks
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-06) February 6, 1998 (age 27)
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school: George Washington (Danville)
College: Cincinnati (2016–2021)
NFL draft: 2022  / round: 6 / pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-AAC (2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Curtis Brooks (born February 6, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats. [1] He was selected in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
287 lb
(130 kg)
31+78 in
(0.81 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
4.90 s1.74 s2.88 s4.44 s7.40 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)
33 reps
All values from Pro Day [2] [3]

Indianapolis Colts

Brooks was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft. [4] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [5] [6] He was released on December 19, 2022. [7]

Tennessee Titans

Brooks signed with the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on January 4, 2023. [8] On January 10, he signed a reserve/future contract with the team. [9] Brooks was waived by the Titans on July 26. [10] [11]

Washington Commanders

On August 3, 2023, Brooks signed with the Washington Commanders. [12] He was placed on injured reserve five days later. [13]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On March 3, 2025, Brooks signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). [14]

References

  1. Moore, Andrew. "The Slide of DT Curtis Brooks Could be a Blessing for the Colts". Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts News, Analysis and More. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  2. "Colts select Curtis Brooks with No. 216 pick in 2022 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  3. "2022 NFL Draft Scout Curtis Brooks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  4. Walker, Andrew. "NFL Draft 2022: Colts Select Cincinnati DT Curtis Brooks With No. 216 Overall Pick". Colts.com.
  5. "Colts Announce Final 2022 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. August 30, 2022.
  6. "Colts Sign 13 Players To Practice Squad". Colts.com. August 31, 2022.
  7. "Colts Release DT Curtis Brooks From Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 19, 2022.
  8. Hickey, Kevin (January 4, 2023). "Ex-Colts DT Curtis Brooks signs with Titans practice squad". Colts Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  9. Moraitis, Mike (January 10, 2023). "Tennessee Titans sign 11 players to futures contracts". Titans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  10. Wyatt, Jim (January 10, 2023). "Titans Sign 12 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts". TennesseeTitans.com.
  11. Wyatt, Jim (July 26, 2023). "Titans Agree to Terms with Veteran DB/Safety A.J. Moore". TennesseeTitans.com.
  12. Selby, Zach. "Commanders place David Bada on IR, sign DT Curtis Brooks". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  13. Selby, Zach (August 8, 2023). "Commanders sign S Joshua Kalu, P Colby Wadman". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  14. Larsen, James (March 3, 2025). "St. Louis Battlehawks Sign DT's Albert Huggins & Curtis Brooks". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved March 3, 2025.