Perry Brooks

Perry Brooks
No. 69
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1954-12-04)December 4, 1954
Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 2010(2010-03-01) (aged 55)[1]
Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High schoolAngie (LA) Wesley Ray
CollegeSouthern
NFL draft1976: 7th round, 202nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks27.0
Fumble recoveries4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Perry Brooks (December 4, 1954 – March 1, 2010)[2] was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Southern University and was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 202nd overall pick. He is the father of linebacker Ahmad Brooks.

After his career ended, Brooks served as a salesman at Cowles Nissan in Woodbridge, Virginia.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Perry Brooks Sr". Bogalusa Daily News. Wick Communications. March 6, 2010. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
  2. ^ "Perry Brooks Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Mosley, Matt (March 7, 2010). "Former Skins player Brooks dies". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 21, 2024.