Bucky Brooks facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback Return specialist |
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| Born: | January 22, 1971 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Millbrook (Raleigh) | ||||||
| College: | North Carolina | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 | ||||||
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William Eldridge "Bucky" Brooks Jr. (born January 22, 1971) is an American sportswriter and former professional football player. He played for five National Football League (NFL) teams during his five-year career. He was mainly a kick returner, which means he caught kicks and ran them back.
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Bucky Brooks' Football Career
Bucky Brooks was a talented football player. He was chosen in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft. The Buffalo Bills picked him as the 48th player overall.
Playing in the NFL
Brooks played for several teams in the NFL.
- He started with the Buffalo Bills in 1994.
- Then he played for the Green Bay Packers from 1995 to 1996.
- He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1996 to 1997.
- He returned to the Green Bay Packers in 1997.
- Later, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs from 1997 to 1998.
- His last team was the Oakland Raiders in 1998.
Brooks achieved a big success in his career. He was a Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers. This happened at Super Bowl XXXI.
Bucky Brooks as a Sports Analyst
After his playing career, Bucky Brooks became a well-known sports analyst. He shares his knowledge about football with fans.
Working for NFL Network
Brooks has been an analyst for NFL Network and NFL.com for many years. He writes weekly articles and creates video features. These videos include "Scout’s Take" and "On the Beat." He also talks about NFL news in live online chats.
'Move the Sticks' Podcast
Bucky Brooks is also the co-host of a popular podcast. It is called 'Move the Sticks'. He hosts it with Daniel Jeremiah. They are both former football scouts. They create several podcasts each week during the NFL season. They discuss NFL and college football games. They also talk about scouting players for the NFL Draft.
Other Media Roles
Brooks has also worked on Thursday Night Football. This is NFL.com's live coverage of games. He provides analysis during the show. He is also a frequent guest on the NFL.com's Dave Dameshek Football Program podcast. He often discusses the NFL Draft and various football topics.
In the 2024 pre-season, Brooks also worked as a commentator. He was part of the Jacksonville Jaguars TV Network.
