Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jordyn Brooks was born on October 21, 1997 in Dallas, Texas. He is a linebacker in the NFL.

He attended Stratford High School. Brooks was named All-District 19-5A in his junior and senior seasons. Brooks committed to play college football at Texas Tech University over offers from Arkansas, Houston, Missouri and Washington.

Brooks was named a freshman All-American by 24/7 Sports and honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference after leading Texas Tech with 86 tackles (five for loss) with four passes broken up and a forced fumble.

Going to his senior season, Brooks was named to the Butkus Award watch list and was named the top inside linebacker prospect for the 2020 NFL Draft. Brooks was named first team All-Big 12 and a consensus second team All-American selection after recording 108 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss and three sacks. Brooks finished his collegiate career with 367 tackles (seventh-most in school history), 33 tackles for loss and seven sacks with two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumbles recovered.

Brooks was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round with the 27th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He recorded his first NFL career tackle week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. He ended his rookie season with a total of 53 total tackles, and 2 pass deflections.