Jamal Brooks

Class:
Freshman
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 227
Hometown:
Bessemer, Ala.
High School:
Bessemer City HS

Fast and physical linebacker with a nose for the football and an intensity that his teammates will feed off of … Shows a strong burst to the ball and is quick and aggressive with his reads … A three-star recruit by all of the major recruiting services … Listed as a top-50 national prospect at outside linebacker by ESPN.com … A leader by nature, he played a key role in actively touting Mizzou to other members of the recruiting class during the process … One of a handful of signees in the 2017 class who attended Mizzou’s first-ever “Night at the Zou” elite camp in July … Made a big impression on everyone at that appearance, and he committed to the Tigers shortly after the camp … Led all of Alabama with 168 tackles while adding two interceptions and eight forced fumbles during his junior season … Named to the Nike Opening 2016 LB Watch List prior to the 2016 season … Class 6A Second Team All-State honoree as a senior and a sophomore … High school coach: Martez Edwards … Primary recruiter: Glen Elarbee … Cited DeMontie Cross’ influence on the linebackers and Mizzou’s proven ability to develop defensive talent as a key reason for signing with the Tigers … Also cited the Mizzou coaching staff’s belief in him as a key contributor to his signing … Chose Mizzou over offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest among others.

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