Billy Brooks
American football player (born 1953)
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William McKinley Brooks III (born July 22, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He attended attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a degree in special education.[2] While there, he played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals 11th overall in the 1976 NFL draft.[1][3] Brooks also played for the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers.
PositionWide receiver
BornJuly 22, 1953
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight204 lb (93 kg)
Billy Brooks in 1976[1] | |||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | July 22, 1953 Austin, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Austin (TX) Johnston | ||||||||
| College | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 1st round, 11th overall pick | ||||||||
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NFL career statistics
Personal life
Brooks has two sons, both actors Mehcad Brooks, Billy Brooks Jr., with Austin American-Statesman editorial writer Alberta Phillips.[4]