Jordyn Brooks

BIOGRAPHY

Jordyn W. Brooks, born October 21, 1997, is widely recognized as one of the most skillful and determined professionals in American football today. He operates in the position of linebacker for the esteemed Miami Dolphins, a team that forms part of the National Football League (NFL). A significant part of Jordyn’s formative years were channelled into strengthening his skills, making him one of the few exceptional individuals to chalk in significant successes on both the collegiate and professional scales.

Jordyn was born in Dallas, Texas, but his family relocated to Houston, Texas during his childhood where he consequently grew up. His journey into the football world began earnestly at Stratford High School where he showcased immense talent. This led to his recognition as All-District 19-5A in both his penultimate (junior) and final (senior) years.

His impressive talent didn’t go unnoticed as he had attractive offers for college football from prestigious universities such as Arkansas, Houston, Missouri and Washington. After careful deliberation, Brooks committed to Texas Tech University to further carve his path in the sporting arena.

As a freshman at Texas Tech, Brooks started a string of deserving recognitions, earning the distinction of a freshman All-American by 24/7 Sports. Furthermore, he was named an All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention thanks to a commendable score of 86 tackles, four passes deflected and a forced fumble.

His sophomore year was not any less impressive, finishing third on the team’s scoreboard with 89 tackles, an interception, and deflecting two passes. This remarkable performance earned Brooks his second consecutive honorary mention by All-Big 12. He developed a habit for leading in tackles, raking in 84 of them in his junior year, with 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and an interception.

In his final year of college, Jordyn was recognised as a top prospect for the 2020 NFL Draft by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper, and was included in the watchlist for the prestigious Butkus Award for the top linebackers within the country. He indeed made his mark, delivering a striking performance of 19 tackles with three sacks against #21 ranked Oklahoma State. This distinguished performance saw him crowned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week and the national defensive player of the week by both the Football Writers Association of America and the WCFF.

Culminating his college career, Brooks was a first-team All-Big 12 and a consensus second-team All-American selection, having made an impressive stat line of 108 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss and three sacks. He finished with a notable 367 tackles in college, ranking as seventh-most in the history of the school, added to 33 tackles for loss and seven sacks with two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumbles recovered.

Such impressive college metrics poised him for the professional phase of his career, leading him to the 2020 NFL draft. Here, he grabbed the 27th overall pick, proceeding to play for the Seattle Seahawks as a first round pick, a privilege for only the best of talents.

During his time at the Seahawks, he was initially picked as the backup linebacker. However, fate would soon have its way, giving him the opportunity to play major snaps following the season-ending injury of Bruce Irvin. Brooks took over as the starting linebacker and his spotlight moment came during a game against the New York Giants where he brought on board 4 solo tackles and six assists, ending the season with an applause-worthy tally of 57 tackles and 2 pass deflections.

At the peak of the 2022 season, Brooks unfortunately suffered a torn ACL causing him to miss the final game. Despite the injury, he had contributed massively to the team effort that season, culminating in a team-high 161 tackles, one sack, five passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

Following his stint with the Seahawks, Brooks inked a three-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on March 14, 2024. Besides his professional achievements, he is also celebrated for his philanthropic tracks. For instance, in November 2022, Brooks partnered with Campbell’s Chunky to distribute an impressive 10,000 cans of soup, showcasing his tender-heartedness off the field. Truly, Jordyn Brooks is not just a football player, he is a man making a difference both on and off the pitch.