2021: Played in and started all 13 games ... helped produce one of the top offenses in the MAC averaging 32.5 points per game, as a right tackle ... helped the Broncos average 4.7 yards per carry on the ground ... helped produce 1,000-yard rusher Sean Tyler ... named Academic All-MAC ... named to National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society ... started in and helped secure Quick Lane Bowl victory over Nevada.Â
2020: Started all six games at right tackle, playing all 397 offensive plays on the year ... Earned a Pro Football Focus Offensive Grade of 81.9, ranking among the top-30 offensive lineman in the Group of 5 and tied for sixth in the MAC ... Conceded just one sack, one hit and two hurries on the year while not being flagged for a single penalty ... Blocked for a WMU offense which ranked among the top-10 nationally in points per game (41.7), 16th in FBS in total offense (479.7 yards per game) and 10th in FBS in sacks allowed per game (1.17).
2019: Academic All-MAC ... played in 12 games and started the final three, against Ohio, Northern Illinois and Western Kentucky in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl ... helped the Broncos finish with top-three MAC rankings in total offensive yards per game (445.7; 2nd), third down conversion percentage (.453; 2nd), fewest fumbles lost (6; 2nd), fewest passes intercepted (13; 2nd), fewest turnovers lost (14; 2nd) and points per game (33.1; 3rd) … nationally, the WMU offense stood in the top 30 in fewest turnovers lost (20th), third down conversion percentage (23rd), total offensive yards per game (25th), fewest fumbles lost (26th), rushing yards per game (205.1; 28th) and points per game (30th) … helped the Broncos finish as the only Mid-American Conference team to compile 2,600+ rushing yards and 3,000+ passing yards … key member of an offense that stood third in the conference and 18th nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.38) … offensive line also ranked fourth in the MAC in fewest tackles for loss yielded per contest (5.08) … efforts helped the Broncos produce eight plays from scrimmage of 60 or more yards, doubling the team’s total from the 2018 season … part of an offensive line that opened holes for running back LeVante Bellamy, who was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, given to the top running back in college football … helped tight end Giovanni Ricci become one of eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, presented to the nation’s top collegiate tight end … contributed to the success of quarterback Jon Wassink, who stood 29th nationally in total passing yards (3,097), 35th in total offensive yards per game (262.8), 37th in passing yards per completion (12.85) and 39th in passing yards per game (238.2) ... on the field for 499 snaps.
2018: Started first six games before suffering season-ending knee injury ... helped open holes for a Western Michigan rushing attack that averaged 199.46 yards per contest, third best in the Mid-American Conference ... member of WMU’s offense that ranked among the MAC leaders in time of possession (33:36; 1st), fewest sacks allowed per game (1.54; 2nd), passing yards per game (237.4; 3rd), total offensive yards per game (436.8; 3rd), fewest turnovers lost (19; 4th), fewest passes intercepted (9; 4th), fewest tackles for loss allowed per game (5.15; 4th), points per game (32.0; 4th) and total first downs (296; 4th) … in addition to top-50 national offensive rankings for fewest sacks allowed per game and fewest tackles for loss allowed per game, helped the Broncos to top-50 marks in time of possession (6th), total first downs (31st), total offensive yards per game (35th), rushing yards per game (38th), points per game (38th) and fewest passes intercepted (43rd) … aided in the protection of QBs Jon Wassink and Kaleb Eleby, who combined to complete 243-of-396 (.614) passes for 3,086 yards with 20 touchdowns against just nine interceptions ... opened holes for Western Michigan’s ground attack that featured three backs with 350+ yards and 32 total rushing TDs ... guided the Broncos to bowl eligibility for the fifth-straight season, a program record, and a trip to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl … on the field for 248 snaps.
2017: Academic All-Mid-American Conference ... played in nine games ... part of a Bronco offensive unit that ranked among the MAC leaders in rushing yards per game (224.8; 2nd), points per game (33.9; 3rd), fewest turnovers lost (18; 3rd), third down conversion percentage (.395; 3rd) and fourth down conversion percentage (.600; 3rd) ... helped WMU to top-50 national offensive rankings for rushing yards per game (21st), points per game (25th), fewest passes intercepted (8; 29th), fourth down conversion percentage (34th), fewest sacks allowed per game (1.83; 47th) and fewest turnovers lost (48th) ... opened holes for Western Michigan’s ground attack that featured Jarvion Franklin’s 1,228 rushing yards, the second most in the MAC and 28th most nationally … key piece of the blocking scheme for Franklin’s 102.3 rushing yards per game, the second-highest average in the conference … four Bronco running backs combined for 2,354 yards with each averaging 4.3+ yards per attempt ... on the field for 135 snaps.
2016: Did not experience game action.
PRIOR TO WESTERN MICHIGAN: A three-star prospect by Scout.com ... played offensive line and defensive end ... named to the 2015 Associated Press and Detroit News Division 5-6 All-State team ... recorded interception versus Hillsdale for a touchdown ... selected to Lansing State Journal Dream Team .. led Portland to top-10 ranking in Division 5 ... paved the way for Raiders to average 40.4 points per game offensively.
PERSONAL: Born December 10, 1997 ... son of Elena and Jeff Brooks ... majoring in integrated supply management ... father played football at Albion College.
