Brooks grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and went to J. W. Sexton High School.

[5][6] Brooks was projected to be a fourth to fifth round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

[12] On November 17, 2024, against divisional rivals the Chicago Bears in Week 11, Brooks blocked Chicago's game-winning field goal attempt from kicker Cairo Santos as time expired in regulation to preserve a Packers' 20-19 victory and improve their record to 7-3.

For this, Brooks was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

[13] His field goal block prevented the Packers from finishing 0–6 against the NFC North division, as they went on to finish the season 1–5 against the division (including a loss to the Bears on a successful game-winning field goal).