Brooks attended Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Georgia and was a student and a letterman in football and basketball.

[1] Brooks attended Georgia Military College and was a student and a two-year letterman in football.

After week 6 of the 2008 NFL season reports surfaced that Brooks was to be replaced by a veteran due to his poor performance.

[4] On October 15, the Redskins signed punter Ryan Plackemeier, effectively ending Brooks' tenure with the team.

Brooks was signed to the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers on December 15, 2008 after running back Steven Korte was released.

After spending the 2009 season out of football, Brooks signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on February 2, 2010.