Campbell LB Jalen Brooks enters NCAA transfer portal
Campbell linebacker Jalen Brooks is entering the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. He’ll be a graduate transfer.
“Campbell linebacker Jalen Brooks is entering the transfer portal as a graduate, per his agents at QC Sports,” Rittenberg wrote on Twitter. “He set a team record with 118 tackles last season, including 8.5 TFLs, and added 4 sacks, 5 pass breakups and an interception, earning second-team All-CAA honors.”
Prior to Campbell, Brooks played at North Carolina. As a Tar Heel, he saw some decent action over the course of his career.
“Played in 32 career games at North Carolina,” Brooks’ player profile read. “Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams in 2023, including a tackle and a fumble recovery against the Camels.
“Appeared in all 14 games for the Tar Heels in 2022 on special teams, posting four tackles on the season. Appeared in four games on special teams against Virginia Tech, Duke, Pitt and NC State in 2021, while making his collegiate debut against Western Carolina in 2020.”
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Brooks had an illustrious high school career as well. He also was a state champion wrestler in North Carolina.
“Played on both sides of the ball at Cardinal Gibbons, primarily at defensive end/linebacker and fullback,” his profile continued. “Named the 2019 Male Athlete of the Year by both the NCHSAA and HighSchoolOT.com. Earned Cap 7 Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2017 and 2018…Career totals of 134 tackles, 69 TFL, 42.5 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, one INT, one PBU and scored 10 touchdowns.
“As a senior, had 63 tackles, 26 TFL and 18.5 sacks…Had 71 tackles, 43 TFL and 24 sacks during junior campaign. Won back-to-back state championships in wrestling at the 220-pound weight class. Earned 2019 Cap 7 Wrestler of the Year honors and finished with a 117-6 career record. Won a state championship in lacrosse as well. Member of the Choir and National Honor Society. Coached by Steven Wright. Son of Jerry and Theresa Brooks. Dad wrestled at Campbell University.”
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