Jamal Brooks
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Date of birth: | November 9, 1976 | ||||
| Place of birth: | Lansing, Michigan | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Grenada Hills (CA) | ||||
| College: | Hampton | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2000 | ||||
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Jamal Benjamin Brooks (born November 9, 1976) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Hampton University.
Early years
Brooks attended Granada Hills Charter High School, before moving on to Pasadena City College. He transferred to Hampton University after his freshman season.
As a senior middle linebacker he posted 75 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception. He finished his college career with 184 tackles and was named team captain in his last two years.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
In April 2000, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints, but was released on August 22.[1]
Scottish Claymores (NFLEL)
Brooks was selected in the third round (14th overall) of the 2001 NFL Europe League Free Agent Draft by the Scottish Claymores.[2] He was named the starter at outside linebacker, registering 42 tackles (second on the team), 1.5 sacks and 3 passes defensed.
Dallas Cowboys
In July 2001, Brooks was signed by the Dallas Cowboys after playing in NFL Europe. As a rookie, he played all three linebacker positions, registered 14 special teams tackles and got a chance to start one game in place of Dexter Coakley.
On August 29, 2002, he suffered a fractured left fibula and was placed on the injured reserve list.[3]
He was waived on August 31, 2003,[4] and was later re-signed on November 21, to provide depth after Al Singleton was injured.[5] He was declared inactive in 6 games. He was released on August 23, 2004.[6]
Cleveland Browns
On February 15, 2005, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns. He was allocated to the Berlin Thunder of the NFL Europe League and helped the team reach World Bowl XIII. He was cut by the Browns on September 3.
St. Louis Rams
On February 21, 2006, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a free agent.[7] At the start of the regular season, he was limited with toe and leg injuries. He was released on October 12 and re-signed on November 28.[8] He was declared inactive for most of the games. He was released on August 31, 2007.
References
- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Linemen dominate free agent draft". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Dallas linebacker Brooks may miss season". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Weekend NFL Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Sports Briefs: Cowboys cut RB Murrell, sign linebacker Brooks". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Transactions". New York Times. February 22, 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Transactions". New York Times. November 29, 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2016.