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Jon Brooks is a former linebacker out of Clemson, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 92nd overall pick (round 4) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia / Baltimore Stars.
Draft Details
Jon Brooks Career Stats
- 2× First-team All-ACC (1977, 1978)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1979)
- Atlanta Falcons (1980)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1980)
- Philadelphia / Baltimore Stars (1983–1985)
Born: Saluda, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-2
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
 Tom Cousineau |
LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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