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fastest CB in the draft also highest vertical leap of all CB's
and another SEC player
Brooks is an undersized corner who never became a starter while playing in a stacked defensive backfield at LSU. However, after spending a year as a redshirt freshman, he became an influential member of the defense. Brooks was a consummate playmaker from the nickel position, and would be attractive to teams looking for an athletic, experienced defensive back who can cover out of the slot and blitz in a zone. He isn't the most physical tackler, but he is explosive and effective rushing from the edge in all-out blitz looks. After working with top-tier talents like Patrick Peterson and Morris Claiborne, Brooks should be ready to compete in the NFL. He will likely be drafted in one of the later rounds.
Analysis
Strengths
Brooks is athletic, knows how to cover receivers out of the slot and takes full advantage of his hip mobility and flexibility. He is a quick-twitch athlete with noticeable explosiveness. He is effective in coverage and can blitz when given the chance to rush full-speed from the edge. He can make plays all over the field, whether as a nickel corner, an offbeat edge rusher, or a gunner/cover man on special teams. Weaknesses
Brooks is a bit undersized and has very little experience as a starter, and can look lost at times. He does well when the action is directly in front of him or when he's in the gunner position, but has trouble diagnosing plays or sticking with a quick-twitch receiver.
Brooks is athletic, knows how to cover receivers out of the slot and takes full advantage of his hip mobility and flexibility. He is a quick-twitch athlete with noticeable explosiveness. He is effective in coverage and can blitz when given the chance to rush full-speed from the edge. He can make plays all over the field, whether as a nickel corner, an offbeat edge rusher, or a gunner/cover man on special teams.
Brooks is a bit undersized and has very little experience as a starter, and can look lost at times. He does well when the action is directly in front of him or when he's in the gunner position, but has trouble diagnosing plays or sticking with a quick-twitch receiver.
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