Chris Brooks

WR, 6-2, 195, St. Louis, Mo. (Hazelwood East HS)

Chris Brooks is a key part of a strong group of receivers in Nebraska’s 2005 recruiting class. The 6-2, 195-pound Brooks was a prep standout for Coach Corey Johnson at Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis. A tall wideout at 6-2, Brooks snared 66 receptions as a senior for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns, with a long reception of 77 yards. In the process, he helped Hazelwood East to a 9-4 record and a runner-up finish in Missouri’s Class 6A (state’s largest classification). Brooks earned all-city honors in St. Louis each of his final three years of high school. Brooks is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Missouri according to Rivals.com and is the No. 15 wide receiver in the country according to the service. SuperPrep Magazine lists Brooks as the No. 14 prospect in the Midlands Region, the fourth-best prospect in the Missouri and the country’s No. 13 wide receiver. Brooks also receives high honors from Scout.com, earning first-team All-Midlands Region honors and is listed as the 14th-best prospect in the Midlands. Tom Lemming lists the St. Louis standout as the nation's No. 19 wideout. Brooks chose Nebraska over his in-state school Missouri, and also received offers from Florida and Illinois. Brooks is the son of Donnie Brooks and Marilyn McClure, and was born on Feb. 5, 1987.