SCOUTING REPORT: Has not yet lettered at Miami ... enters the fall as top backup to Josh Satterthwait at center and to Bob Gulley at right guard, but coaches are confident that he will make a big impact in 2008 ... missed the last seven practices of spring ball due to injury but displayed tremendous potential when he was healthy ... despite his youth, already tops team weight-lifting lists for bench press (435 pounds), squat (635) and power clean (380).

2007: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped captain the Riverside Tigers to an 11-2 record, a city championship and an appearance in the 2006 state semifinals ... named the team's player of the year as a junior and senior ... named all-state in 2006 ... also played baseball and basketball ... prep coach was Patrick Wagner.

PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Dorothy Brooks ... majoring in mangement and organizations.