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Palatine HS

Ht: 6-foot-6
Wt: 242 lbs.

Daily Herald | Brooks commits to Purdue

Palatine senior defensive end Monroe Brooks made a verbal commitment Monday morning to play football at Purdue University.

Brooks, a 6-foot-6, 242-pound defensive tackle, chose the Boilermakers over a scholarship offer from Indiana. The Mid-Suburban West co-defensive player of the year helped Palatine to its first postseason appearance and victory in 10 years.

Brooks finished with 45 tackles with 12 for losses and 6 sacks. He also was receiving college interest in basketball.

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But I was most impressed with a senior at Palatine, 6-6, 240-pound defensive tackle/end Monroe Brooks, whom I was told is participating in his first year of football.

Brooks has long arms and long legs, perfect for a defensive pash rusher. He also has good quickness off the ball. He is very aggressive. He seemed to be mad at everyone on every play. He isn't a great player yet but he has potential to be one. He passes the look test and quickness test. If I'm a Big 10 school with a scholarship left, I'd give it to him in a second. He will weigh 280 pounds in two years. He has a great future. All he lacks is polish and experience.