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. was born on January 22, 1971. He is an American sportswriter and a former professional football player. He played for five different teams in the National Football League (NFL) during his five-year career. He mostly played as a kick returner. The Buffalo Bills picked him in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft. He was the 48th player chosen overall.
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Bucky Brooks: From Player to Analyst
Bucky Brooks had a career playing professional football. After that, he became a well-known analyst and sportswriter. He shares his knowledge of the game with fans.
Playing Career
Bucky Brooks played for several NFL teams. He was known for his skills as a kick returner. This means he would catch kicks from the other team and try to run the ball back as far as possible. He played for teams like the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders. A big highlight of his career was winning the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers. This happened at Super Bowl XXXI.
Life After Football
After his playing days, Bucky Brooks moved into sports media. He became a respected voice in the football world.
Working with 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 include "Scout’s Take" and "On the Beat." He also talks about the latest NFL news in live online chats.
'Move the Sticks' Podcast
Bucky Brooks is also the co-host of a popular podcast called 'Move the Sticks'. He hosts it with Daniel Jeremiah. They are both former football scouts. During the NFL season, they release several podcasts each week. They talk about upcoming and past NFL and college football games. They also discuss scouting players for the NFL Draft.
Other Media Work
Brooks has also been a commentator for the Jacksonville Jaguars TV Network during the pre-season. He often appears as a guest on the NFL.com's Dave Dameshek Football Program podcast. On this podcast, he discusses the NFL Draft and different lists he creates for NFL.com.
