Grade
?5.16 SEC
Top Performer4.66 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 33 3/4" Arm Length
- 306LBS. Weight
- 10" Hands
Overview
Brooks is an excellent small-school offensive lineman who made the transition from defensive line to offense and found a lot of success. He was a productive performer for James Madison , starting all 38 games in his final three seasons. He is a good athlete who does a good job of keeping his pad level down and his weight over his feet, but there are times when he can simply be overpowered by big interior linemen. He understands angles and does a good job of using his hands to control and steer opponents but needs to develop more lower body strength if he wants to succeed at the next level.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Lacks the upper-body strength to consistently deliver a strong punch and struggles to generate a solid push. Keeps his pads a bit high and does not always get leverage on his blocks. Played at the Division I-AA level and will face a steep learning curve at the next level.
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
