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Michael Brooks is a former linebacker out of LSU, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 86th overall pick (round 3) in the 1987 NFL Draft. He played 138 regular-season games from 1987 to 1996. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Michael Brooks Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | 7 | 4 |
Career span: 1987–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Michael Brooks was the 10th of 32 LBs selected in the 1987 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. LSU had 6 players drafted in 1987, among them Karl Wilson and Henry Thomas. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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