Karl Brooks Explained

Karl Brooks
Currentteam:Green Bay Packers
Number:94
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:8 May 2000
Birth Place:Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:296
High School:J. W. Sexton
(Lansing, Michigan)
College:Bowling Green (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:6
Draftpick:179
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:20
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:4.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:4
Pfr:B/BrooKa00

Karl Dermarad Brooks (born May 8, 2000) is an American football defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Bowling Green.

Early years

Brooks grew up in Lansing, Michigan and went to J. W. Sexton High School.[1] He initially committed to play college football at Division II Grand Valley State but later changed his commitment to Bowling Green after receiving a later offer from the program.[2]

College career

In his collegiate career Brooks totaled 167 tackles, 46 being for a loss, 27.5 sacks, 1 interception, 5 pass deflections, 5 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.[3] In the 2021 season he was named third team all-Mid-American Conference (MAC).[4] His best collegiate year occurred in 2022 where he recorded 50 tackles, 18 going for a loss, 10 sacks, 4 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and 2 forced fumbles. He was also named first team all MAC.[5] [6]

Brooks was projected to be a fourth to fifth round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.[7] [8]

Statistics

Bowling Green Falcons
SeasonTeamGPTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FF FR
Bowling Green12 32 13 19 3.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
Bowling Green12 33 16 17 4.5 1 33 33.0 0 1 2 0
Bowling Green3 10 3 7 2.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Bowling Green12 42 15 27 7.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Bowling Green13 50 30 20 10.0 0 0 0.0 0 4 2 1
Career 52 167 77 90 27.5 1 33 33.0 0 5 5 1
Source: sports-reference.com

Professional career

Brooks was drafted in the sixth round, 179th overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft.[9] He signed his rookie contract on May 5.[10]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Season Team GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck FF FR PD
GB17 0 20 12 8 4.0 1 2 4
Career 17 0 20 12 8 4.0 1 2 4
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

Season Team GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck FF FR PD
GB2 0 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0
Career 2 0 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calloway . Brian . Local college football notes: Sexton's Karl Brooks makes mark at BGSU . Lansing State Journal . 2022-11-24 . 2024-07-21.
  2. https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/02/07/lansing-sexton-karl-brooks-bowling-green-college-football-signing-day/316877002/
  3. Web site: Karl Brooks College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . 2024-07-21 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: MAC Announces 2021 Postseason Football Awards & All-MAC Teams . April 10, 2023 . Mid-American Conference.
  5. Web site: 2022 Bowling Green State Falcons Stats . April 10, 2023 . Sports Reference.
  6. Web site: MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams . April 10, 2023 . Mid-American Conference.
  7. Web site: Bowling Green Falcons . April 10, 2023 . NFL Mock Draft Database.
  8. Web site: KARL BROOKS DL/EDGE BOWLING GREEN NFL DRAFT PROFILE & SCOUTING REPORT . April 10, 2023 . NFL Draft Buzz.
  9. Web site: April 29, 2023 . 2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Bowling Green DL Karl Brooks in sixth round, No. 179 overall . April 29, 2023 . packers.com.
  10. Web site: May 5, 2023 . Packers sign eight draft picks . May 5, 2023 . packers.com.