Nate Brooks (American football)

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Nate Brooks
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Brooks with the Michigan Panthers in 2024
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 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.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+78 in
(1.83 m)
187 lb
(85 kg)
31+18 in
(0.79 m)
8+12 in
(0.22 m)
4.62 s1.57 s2.70 s4.07 s6.65 s40.5 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]

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