Barrett Charles Brooks (born May 5, 1972) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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. He played in the NFL for the

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and was part of their

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win against the

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Early life

Brooks attended

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and was a student and a

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and basketball. In football, he was an All-State Honorable Mention selection.

College career

Barrett attended

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and became a member of

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fraternity, Delta Delta chapter.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Brooks was selected in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Eagles. Brooks played his first four years in the NFL with the

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, starting for the first three of those years.

Detroit Lions

Brooks then went to the

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in 1999.

New York Giants

He played the 2002 season for the

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Brooks reached his final destination when he played for the

. Brooks suffered a quad injury during the final preseason game of

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. He was placed on the injured reserve and missed the season as a result.

Personal life

He is married to his wife, Sonji. They have five children: Jasmine Johnson, Romel Brooks, Asia Johnson, Izreal Brooks, and Chyna Brooks. He and his family reside in

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.Staff
"Former Eagle Brooks in super situation with Steelers"
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'', February 3, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Brooks still lives in the Philadelphia area. He and his family live in Voorhees N.J."

References

External links

NFL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brooks, Barrett 1972 births Living people American football offensive tackles Detroit Lions players Kansas State Wildcats football players New York Giants players Philadelphia Eagles players Pittsburgh Steelers players Green Bay Packers players Sportspeople from Voorhees Township, New Jersey Players of American football from Camden County, New Jersey Players of American football from St. Louis Sportspeople from the Delaware Valley McCluer North High School alumni