Nate Brooks
No. 3 – Michigan Panthers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-05) September 5, 1996 (age 27)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Whitehouse HS (TX)
College:North Texas
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:11
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Nate Brooks (born September 5, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at North Texas and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and Birmingham Stallions.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		187 lb
(85 kg) 		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m) 		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		 4.62 s 1.57 s 2.70 s 4.07 s 6.65 s 40.5 in
(1.03 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		 11 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Arizona Cardinals

Following the conclusion of the 2019 NFL Draft, Brooks signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2019.[2]

New England Patriots

On September 10, 2019, Brooks was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[3]

Miami Dolphins

On December 10, 2019, Brooks signed by the Miami Dolphins from the New England Patriots practice squad.[4]

On September 5, 2020, Brooks was waived/injured during final roster cuts,[5] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[6] He was waived with an injury settlement on September 11.[7]

Baltimore Ravens

On November 10, 2020, Brooks was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[8] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[9] He was released on January 4.[10]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 6, 2021, Brooks was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[11] He was waived on August 22, 2021.[12]

Tennessee Titans

On August 26, 2021, Brooks signed with the Tennessee Titans.[13] He was waived on August 29, 2021.[14] On November 1, 2021, Brooks was re-signed to the Titans practice squad.[15] He was released on November 9, but later re-signed on December 15.[16] He was released on December 27.[17]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On December 29, 2021, Brooks was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.[18] He was released on August 9, 2022.[19]

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 12, 2022, Brooks was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.[20] He was waived on August 16, 2022.[21]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

On September 13, 2022, Brooks signed with the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans.[22] He was released off the practice squad on October 18, 2022.[23]

Birmingham Stallions

Brooks signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on December 3, 2022.[24] He was released from his contract on August 11, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[25]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 12, 2023, Brooks signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[26] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[27]

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

Brooks re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on September 20, 2023.[28]

Michigan Panthers

On January 15, 2024, Brooks was selected by the Michigan Panthers with the fifth overall pick in the Super Draft portion of the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[29]

References

  1. ^ "2019 Draft Scout Nate Brooks, North Texas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Cardinals get to work adding undrafted free agents after 2019 NFL Draft". arizonasports.com. 30 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Patriots make a pair of practice squad moves: sign DB Nate Brooks and, release OL Colby Gossett". patspulpit.com. 11 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Dolphins sign Nate Brooks, Jamal Davis, claim Adam Pankey off waivers". nbcsports.com. 10 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "Dolphins' Nate Brooks: Shifts to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Nate Brooks: Released from injured reserve". CBSSports.com. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  8. ^ Brown, Clifton (November 10, 2020). "Ravens Sign Veteran Cornerback Tramon Williams". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  9. ^ Oyefusi, Daniel (January 2, 2021). "Ravens elevate QB Tyler Huntley, DB Nate Brooks for regular-season finale vs. Bengals". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  10. ^ Zrebiec, Jeff [@jeffzrebiec] (January 4, 2021). "Ravens cut DB Nate Brooks, who saw some action Sunday, to make room for Terrell Bonds on practice squad" (Tweet). Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (May 6, 2021). "Bucs Add CB Nate Brooks". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  12. ^ Smith, Scott (August 22, 2021). "Bucs Waive Five In Advance of 80-Man Deadline". Buccaneers.com.
  13. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 26, 2021). "Titans Add Three to Roster, Place Three on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com.
  14. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 29, 2021). "Roster Moves: Titans Part Ways With Five Players While Placing One on Injured Reserve, Another on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com.
  15. ^ "Titans Sign Veteran RBs Adrian Peterson and D'Onta Foreman to Practice Squad in a Flurry of Moves". TennesseeTitans.com. November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  16. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 9, 2021). "Titans Release WR Josh Reynolds, DB Breon Borders". TennesseeTitans.com.
  17. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 27, 2021). "Titans Place Four Players on Team's Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (January 19, 2022). "Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
  19. ^ Urban, Darren (August 9, 2022). "Cornerback Questions, And Camp Practice Aftermath". AZCardinals.com.
  20. ^ "Raiders sign CB Nate Brooks". Raiders.com. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  21. ^ "Raiders make moves to bring roster to 85-player limit". Raiders.com. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  22. ^ "Roster Moves: Titans Place DL Da'Shawn Hand, DB A.J. Moore Jr. on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com. September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  23. ^ "Titans shuffle practice squad by adding 2, releasing 1". USAToday.com. October 18, 2022.
  24. ^ @USFLStallions (December 3, 2022). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ @USFLStallions (August 12, 2023). "Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team" (Tweet). Retrieved August 11, 2023 – via Twitter.
  26. ^ "49ers Sign CB Brooks; Waived/Injured DL Hayes". 49ers.com. August 12, 2023.
  27. ^ "49ers Waive Five Players Ahead of NFL Roster Reductions". 49ers.com. August 27, 2023.
  28. ^ @USFLStallions (September 21, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved September 21, 2023 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ Rachuk, Stephan (2024-01-15). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

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