Cariel Brooks (born April 24, 1991) is an American professional

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cornerback for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played

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Adams State Adams State University is a public university in Alamosa, Colorado. The university's Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. History Adams State was founded in 1921 as a normal school, teacher's co ...

. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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of the National Football League (NFL).

Early years

Brooks attended Miami Carol City High School. While there he was a second-team All-conference selection in

. He was also an All-conference selection in track & field.

College career

Brooks then attended

Pasadena City College Pasadena City College (PCC) is a Public college, public community college in Pasadena, California. History Pasadena, California, Pasadena City College was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College. From 1928 to 1953, it operated as a four- ...

in 2011 before transferring to Adams State University. As a sophomore in 2012, he appeared in eight games. He recorded 21 tackles (15 solo), one tackle-for-loss, two interceptions and seven passes defensed. In 2013, as a junior, he appeared in 11 games. He recorded 38 tackles and three interceptions. As a senior in 2014, he appeared in 10 games and recorded three interceptions.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going unselected in the

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, Brooks was signed by the

. He was released on September 5 and two days later he was signed to the Cardinals'

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. On October 14, 2015, he was promoted to the Cardinals' active roster. He appeared in three games for the Cardinals, recording one special teams tackle. On November 11, he was placed on

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with an ankle injury. He was released from injured reserve on December 29. He signed a futures contract on January 27, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Cardinals.

Toronto Argonauts

Brooks signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on March 14, 2017. He was released by the Argonauts on June 18, 2017.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On August 8, 2017, Brooks was signed to the practic roster of the

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of the CFL. He was promoted to the active roster on August 13, and was demoted to the practice roster on August 17, 2017. He re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on January 25, 2021.

References

External links

Adams State Grizzlies bio

Arizona Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brooks, Cariel 1991 births Living people People from Miami Gardens, Florida Players of American football from Miami-Dade County, Florida Players of Canadian football from Florida American football cornerbacks Canadian football defensive backs Pasadena City College alumni Adams State Grizzlies football players Arizona Cardinals players Toronto Argonauts players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Ottawa Redblacks players