'08 IL DE Monroe Brooks (Purdue Signee)

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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.

Football's Second Season: Big-time prospects at St. Viator, Palatine, Fremd

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.

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Turned 18 and received offers from Indiana and Purdue all last week. This was his first year of football because he had focused on basketball and his coach says his ceiling is unlimited.