Will battle for playing time at running back ... also can be used as a kick returner. 2002: Played in 11 games ... returned a punt against VMI for 16 yards on Sept. 21 ... also blocked a punt against the Keydets ... returned his first kickoff on Nov. 16, gaining 13 yards against Chattanooga ... had four special-teams tackles on the season. 2001: Redshirted. High School: Named all-conference as a senior ... also named conference’s best running back ... two-time all-county ... also played baseball and wrestled ... team MVP in baseball ... second in upper state in wrestling and state qualifier. Personal: Son of Herbert and Mary Brooks ... born July 24, 1983.