Ron Brooks facts for kids
Brooks with the Buffalo Bills in 2014
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | October 16, 1988 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Irving (TX) MacArthur | ||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 4 / Pick: 124 | ||||||
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Ron Brooks (born October 16, 1988) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, a defensive position. Ron was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Diego Fleet.
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Early Life and High School Football
Ron Brooks grew up in Irving, Texas. He went to MacArthur High School. There, he was a talented quarterback who could both run and throw the ball.
High School Achievements
In his senior year, Ron ran for 1,264 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. He also threw for 882 yards and nine touchdowns. He was named the most valuable player for his district. Ron was also picked to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2007. This is a special game for top high school players.
Choosing a College
Experts rated Ron as a four-star recruit, meaning he was a top athlete. He decided to play for LSU. He chose LSU over other big schools like Arkansas and Texas Tech.
College Football Career at LSU
Ron Brooks played in 53 games during his time at LSU. He made 90 tackles, which means he stopped opposing players. He also had 5.5 sacks, where he tackled the opposing quarterback.
He broke up ten passes and caught three interceptions. Ron also caused five fumbles and recovered three. He started in three games, playing alongside other famous players like Patrick Peterson.
Ron Brooks' Professional Football Journey
Ron Brooks had a professional football career that spanned several years. He played for teams in the NFL and the AAF.
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||||
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| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
4.37 s | 1.55 s | 2.52 s | 38 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
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| All values from 2013 NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Playing for the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills picked Ron Brooks in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was the 124th player chosen overall. The Bills got this draft pick by trading another player, Lee Evans.
Rookie Season in 2012
Ron's first season in the NFL started with a challenge. He broke a bone in his foot during a pre-season game. This injury made him miss the first seven games. He was put on a special list for injured players who could return later.
Ron returned to play in Week 9. He played in nine games that season and started in two of them. He finished his rookie year with 19 tackles. He also defended four passes, meaning he stopped the ball from being caught. On December 2, 2012, Ron had his first NFL start. He made nine tackles and defended three passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2013 and 2014 Seasons
In 2013, Ron mostly played on special teams. These are units that handle kickoffs and punts. He made 7 tackles that season. In 2014, he started only one game. In that game, he made eight tackles and defended one pass against the New England Patriots.
Final Season with the Bills in 2015
On December 30, 2015, Ron was placed on injured reserve again. This meant his season with the Bills ended early due to injury.
Time with the Philadelphia Eagles
On March 9, 2016, Ron Brooks signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. This move reunited him with his former coach, Jim Schwartz. In Week 7, Ron suffered a serious injury. He tore a tendon in his right leg. This injury kept him from playing for the rest of the season. The Eagles released Ron on August 30, 2017.
Playing for the San Diego Fleet
In 2019, Ron Brooks joined the San Diego Fleet. This team was part of a new league called the Alliance of American Football. In the first game, Ron intercepted a pass in the endzone.
He played in 8 games before the league stopped operations. During that time, he made 13 tackles and defended 5 passes. He also helped on special teams. He even returned a punt for a 56-yard touchdown in Week 4. The league closed down in April 2019.
