Will Brooks (American football)

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Will Brooks
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Brooks with Tennessee in 2024
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-25) October 25, 2001 (age 23)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
Position: Safety
High school: Vestavia Hills (Vestavia Hills, Alabama)
College: Tennessee (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Robert William Brooks (born October 25, 2001) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Early life

Brooks attended Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and joined the Tennessee Volunteers football team as a walk-on. [1]

College career

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 rival Alabama. For his performance, Brooks was named the Walk-On of the Week. [4]

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 0+7⁄8 in
(1.85 m)		203 lb
(92 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.50 s1.53 s2.65 s4.33 s6.98 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		10 reps
All values from Pro Day [5]

Kansas City Chiefs

Brooks signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2025. [6] He was waived just three days later. [7]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 18, 2025, Brooks signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [8] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts. [9]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Will Brooks". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Tennessee DB Will Brooks named 'Walk-On of the Week'". WBIR.com. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Will Brooks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ McMullen, Matt (May 3, 2025). "Breaking Down the Chiefs 2025 Undrafted Free Agent Signees". Chiefs.com.
  7. ↑ Goldman, Charles. "Kansas City Chiefs cut two undrafted players just days after signing them to make room for rookie minicamp standouts". A to Z sports. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ Smith, Scott. "J.J. Roberts Lands on Injured Reserve, Bucs Add S Will Brooks". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  9. ↑ Smith, Scott. "Kyle Trask, Trey Palmer Among Cuts as Bucs Get Roster Down to 53". buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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