Chet Brooks
American football player (1966–2026)
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Terrance Donnell "Chet" Brooks (January 1, 1966 – January 16, 2026) was an American professional football player who a safety for three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies
PositionSafety
BornJanuary 1, 1966
Midland, Texas, U.S.
Midland, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 2026 (aged 60)
Texas, U.S.
Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | January 1, 1966 Midland, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | January 16, 2026 (aged 60) Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | David W. Carter (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1988: 11th round, 303rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Career
Brooks attended the Texas A&M University, where he coined the name "Wrecking Crew" for the Aggies' defense.[2]
Brooks was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 303rd overall pick.[3] He started in Super Bowl XXIV. Brooks suffered a career-ending injury during the 49ers' game vs. the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 4, 1990.
