Brooks attended Rancho Cucamonga, where he played as a running back, before developing into a defensive tackle.
As a true freshman, he tallied 6 tackles and one sack in 3 games, before suffering a season ending left knee injury.
As a senior, he missed spring practice while recovering from left shoulder surgery and was named one of the team's captains.
On October 27, 2003, Brooks was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad, reuniting with Kacy Rodgers who was his defensive line coach at Arkansas.
He made his NFL debut in the season finale against the New Orleans Saints, making 3 tackles.
[5] On October 23, 2006, he signed with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League, to play as a defensive tackle.