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Bill Brooks
WR
· Boston University
Bill Brooks is a former wide receiver out of Boston University, selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 86th overall pick (round 4) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played 169 regular-season games from 1986 to 1996.
Draft Details
Bill Brooks Career Stats
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1986 draft class in receiving yards (8,001).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 113 | 583 | 8,001 | 46 |
Career span: 1986–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Bill Brooks was the 7th of 24 WRs selected in the 1986 draft. The 86th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Mark Andrews in 2018, who played 112 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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