LSU starting defensive back [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] is currently dealing with a scary health situation as he underwent a procedure to remove a brain tumor several weeks ago.
We haven’t received many updates on Brooks’ progress since that procedure, but during Wednesday’s SEC coaches teleconference, Kelly provided some encouraging news as progress is apparently being made, albeit slowly.
“He is making progress, and I think when we talk about progress after brain surgery you can imagine it’s a slow process,” Kelly said, per On3. “He recognizes me. He’s able to make eye contact. He was up for rehabilitation, he was going to rehab that day, he was up on his feet moving around. But it’s still, there’s a long journey here for him. But it’s great to see that he’s making that progress.”
Brooks played in two games this season before the tumor was discovered. He had dealt with vertigo during the offseason, and another bout of dizziness in practice leading up to the Mississippi State game led Brooks to get an MRI, which revealed the tumor.
A transfer from Arkansas, Brooks has been a major part of the LSU defense over the last two seasons, seeing starting action at both safety and nickel. We’ll continue to provide updates on his progress as we receive them.
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