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Leo Brooks is a former defensive tackle out of Texas, selected by the Houston Oilers with the 31st overall pick (round 2) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints and St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
Leo Brooks Career Stats
- National champion (1969)
- Second-team All-American (1969)
- 2× First-team All-SWC (1968, 1969)
- Southwest Conference Champion - (1968, 1969)
- Cotton Bowl Champion (1969, 1970)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 10.5 | 3 | 1 |
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1970–1972)
- New Orleans Saints (1973)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1973–1976)
Born: Shidler, Oklahoma, U.S. · Height: 6-5
Draft Class Context
Leo Brooks was the 3rd of 15 DTs selected in the 1970 draft. The 31st overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Greg Olsen in 2007, who played 205 games. Texas had 3 players drafted in 1970, among them Bob McKay and Ted Koy. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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