Terrence Brooks Explained

Terrence Brooks
Number:31, 29, 23, 25, 8
Position:Safety
Birth Date:2 March 1992
Birth Place:Dunnellon, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Dunnellon
College:Florida State
Draftyear:2014
Draftround:3
Draftpick:79
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:123
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:12
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:4
Pfr:BrooTe00

Terrence Brooks (born March 2, 1992) is an American former professional football safety. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Early life

A native of Dunnellon, Florida, Brooks attended Dunnellon High School where he rushed for 500 yards and recorded 53 tackles, six interceptions, and three pass breakups during his junior season.[1]

Considered a three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Brooks was listed as the No. 21 cornerback prospect of his class.[2] He accepted a scholarship offer from Florida State over offers from Mississippi and South Florida.[3]

College career

As a senior in 2013, Brooks was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection and was an All-American by CBSSports.com.[4] [5]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens selected Brooks in the third round (79th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[6] On May 30, 2014, he was signed by the Ravens to a four-year contract [7] On December 16, 2014, Brooks was placed on injured reserve, ending his rookie campaign.On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Ravens.[8]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 4, 2016, Brooks was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[9]

New York Jets

On August 27, 2017, Brooks was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for cornerback Dexter McDougle.[10] In Week 3, Brooks recorded two interceptions, one off quarterback Jay Cutler and the other off Matt Haack, and three passes defensed, helping the Jets earn their first win in a 20–6 victory over the Miami Dolphins, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.[11] [12]

On March 14, 2018, Brooks signed a two-year contract extension with the Jets.[13]

On February 19, 2019, the Jets declined the option on Brooks' contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year.[14]

New England Patriots

On March 14, 2019, Brooks signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots.[15] In Week 7 against his former team, the Jets, Brooks recorded his first interception of the season off Sam Darnold in the 33–0 win.[16]

Houston Texans

On March 23, 2021, Brooks signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on October 21, 2021, with a lung contusion.[18] He was activated on November 20.[19]

On March 29, 2022, Brooks re-signed with the Texans.[20] He was released on August 30, 2022.[21]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
BAL11 0 19 16 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
BAL12 0 8 7 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
PHI11 0 5 4 1 0.0 0 1 6 0 6 1 2 0 0 0
NYJ15 1 13 10 3 0.0 0 2 13 0 13 3 0 0 0 0
NYJ16 0 10 9 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
NWE15 0 24 17 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
NWE14 2 23 16 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOU11 3 21 15 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
105 6 123 94 29 0.0 2 4 19 0 13 12 2 2 0 0

Playoffs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Huber . Bill . The book on: Terrence Brooks . November 15, 2017 . Scout.com.
  2. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/79204/terrence-brooks Terrence Brooks – ESPN Recruiting Nation
  3. http://www.tomahawknation.com/2009/7/18/948402/dunnellon-cornerback-terrence Dunnellon Cornerback Terrence Brooks commits to Florida State
  4. http://www.theacc.com/#!/news-detail/theACCFootball-2013-Coaches-All-Conference-Team-Announced_12-11-13_2v9dsd @theACCFootball: 2013 Coaches All-Conference Team Announced
  5. http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24378716/winston-donald-lead-cbssportscom-2013-all-america-team Winston, Donald lead CBSSports.com College Football All-America team
  6. http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Round-3-Ravens-Draft-S-Terrence-Brooks/2dad0631-314b-4213-9aef-5d83ee5854ca Round 3: Ravens Draft S Terrence Brooks
  7. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-thirdround-pick-terrence-brooks-to-sign-contract-today-source-says-20140530,0,6487761.story Ravens third-round pick Terrence Brooks signs contract
  8. Web site: Downing . Garrett . September 3, 2016 . Ravens Trim 2016 Roster to 53 Players . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903074419/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Trim-2016-Roster-To-53-Players/996d3b0a-7452-413d-a887-9e94be344117 . September 3, 2017 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. Web site: September 4, 2016 . Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170825190405/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Claim-Three-Players-Off-Waivers/026d3e4d-22bd-465f-8698-c4a168a480d4 . August 25, 2017 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. Web site: Bergman, Jeremy . August 27, 2017 . Eagles acquire Dexter McDougle, trade Brooks to Jets . https://web.archive.org/web/20170827215849/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000835522/article/eagles-acquire-cb-mcdougle-trade-brooks-to-jets . dead . August 27, 2017 . NFL.com.
  11. Web site: Lam, Quang M. . September 27, 2017 . Tom Brady, Kirk Cousins among Players of the Week . NFL.com.
  12. Web site: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – September 24th, 2017 . November 14, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  13. Web site: Smith, Michael David . March 14, 2018 . Terrence Brooks stays with Jets on two-year deal . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  14. Web site: Allen, Eric . February 19, 2019 . Jets Decline Options on LB Pierre-Louis, DT Pennel and S Brooks . NewYorkJets.com.
  15. Web site: Patriots sign Terrence Brooks . March 14, 2019 . sports.yahoo.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: October 20, 2019 . Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33–0 to remain undefeated . October 20, 2019 . ESPN.com . Associated Press.
  17. Web site: March 23, 2021 . Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021) . HoustonTexans.com.
  18. Web site: October 21, 2021 . Houston Texans Transactions (10-21-2021) . HoustonTexans.com.
  19. Web site: November 20, 2021 . Houston Texans Transactions (11-20-2021) . HoustonTexans.com.
  20. Web site: March 29, 2022 . Houston Texans Transactions (3-29-2022) . HoustonTexans.com.
  21. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2022) . HoustonTexans.com.

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