Dan Brooks
American football player and coach
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Dan Brooks (born June 25, 1951) is an American former football coach and player.
BornJune 25, 1951
Sparta, North Carolina, U.S.
Sparta, North Carolina, U.S.
1969–1972Appalachian State
1973Western Carolina
PositionDefensive lineman
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 25, 1951 Sparta, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1969–1972 | Appalachian State |
| 1973 | Western Carolina |
| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1983–1987 | Florida (DE) |
| 1988–1993 | North Carolina (DL) |
| 1994–2008 | Tennessee (DL) |
| 2009–2016 | Clemson (AHC/DT) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
Playing career
Brooks played as a defensive lineman for Appalachian State University from 1969 to 1972, before transferring to Western Carolina University in 1973.
Coaching career
Clemson
From 2009 to 2016 he served as the defensive tackles coach for Clemson University.[1] During the 2016 season, Brooks was named AFCA Division I FBS Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.[2] After the 2016 season, he retired from being a college football coach.[3]
