Ohio State CB commit Terrance Brooks flips from Ohio State to Texas

Four-star cornerback Terrance Brooks of Little Elm, Texas, spent most of the recruiting process as a longtime Ohio State commitment. But when it came time to put his name on the letter of intent, he ended up going in a different direction.

Brooks becomes one of the center-piece defenders in the Longhorns’ top-10 recruiting class.

Brooks, who is 6-foot and 185 pounds, ranks as the No. 7 cornerback in the country and the eighth-best recruit in the Lone Star State. He ranks as the No. 42 player in the country, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Even before Ohio State hired a new defensive coordinator, Texas assistant Terry Joseph was putting in work with the Brooks’ family. Brooks is all about relationships and development, which is no surprise considering his father, Chet Brooks, played defensive back in the NFL. That relationship paid off in the end for the Longhorns.

Terrance Brooks Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote the following on Brooks as a prospect:

Among the most versatile defensive backs in the 2022 cycle. Sports otherworldly arm length with an 80-inch wingspan at just under 6-feet tall. Student of the game. Stays attached in coverage at all levels. Wins with technique and eye discipline. Tremendous length helps him in recovery situations, especially in the intermediate game. Quick feet and effortless change of direction allows him to blanket receivers in the short passing game. One of the only cornerbacks to successfully slow down five-star receiver Evan Stewart in the camp setting. Could play corner, nickel or safety at the next level. Speed evident to easily cover from the hash to boundary at safety.

Terrance Brooks, the nation’s No. 42 player in the On3 Consensus, has signed with the Texas Longhorns in one of the more shocking Signing Day developments.