High school years

Brooks attended McCluer North High School in Florissant, Missouri and was a student and a letterman in football and basketball. In football, he was an All-State Honorable Mention selection.

College years

Barrett attended Kansas State University and became a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Delta Delta chapter.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Brooks played his first four years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, starting for the first three of those years.

Detroit Lions

Brooks then went to the Detroit Lions in 1999.

New York Giants

He played the 2002 season for the New York Giants.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Brooks reached his final destination when he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Personal

Married with Sonji has five children, Jasmine Johnson, Romel Brooks, Asia Johnson, Izreal Brooks and Chyna Brooks. He and his family have resided in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.

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