Terrence Brooks (born March 2, 1992) is an American former professional

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. He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Early life

A native of Dunnellon, Florida, Brooks attended Dunnellon High School where he rushed for 500 yards and recorded 53

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, six

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s, and three pass breakups during his junior season. Considered a three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Brooks was listed as the No. 21

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prospect of his class. He accepted a scholarship offer from

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over offers from

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and

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College career

As a senior in 2013, Brooks was a first-team All-

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(ACC) selection and was an

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by '' CBSSports.com''.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

The

selected Brooks in the third round (79th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft. Terrence Brooks

On May 30, 2014, he was signed by the Ravens to a four-year contract On December 16, 2014, Brooks was placed on

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, ending his rookie campaign. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Ravens.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 4, 2016, Brooks was claimed off waivers by the

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New York Jets

On August 27, 2017, Brooks was traded to the

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in exchange for cornerback Dexter McDougle. In Week 3, Brooks recorded two interceptions, one off quarterback

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and the other off Matt Haack, and three passes defensed, helping the Jets earn their first win in a 20–6 victory over the

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, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week. On March 14, 2018, Brooks signed a two-year contract extension with the Jets. On February 19, 2019, the Jets declined the option on Brooks' contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year.

New England Patriots

On March 14, 2019, Brooks signed a two-year contract with the

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. In Week 7 against his former team, the Jets, Brooks recorded his first interception of the season off

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in the 33–0 win.

Houston Texans

On March 23, 2021, Brooks signed a one-year contract with the

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. He was placed on injured reserve on October 21, 2021, with a lung contusion. He was activated on November 20. On March 29, 2022, Brooks re-signed with the Texans. He was released on August 30, 2022.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

References

External links

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Florida State Seminoles bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brooks, Terrence 1992 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football safeties Baltimore Ravens players Florida State Seminoles football players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen New England Patriots players New York Jets players People from Dunnellon, Florida Sportspeople from Marion County, Florida Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Florida