Auburn has added plenty of talent from the transfer portal since [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] has been on campus. However, they lost several talented players as well.
One of those players is [autotag]Dylan Brooks[/autotag], a four-star product of the 2021 recruiting cycle. Brooks was highly touted coming into Auburn but managed to play just 10 games in an Auburn uniform before announcing that he would enter the transfer portal following Auburn’s spring practice period.
He ultimately landed at Kansas, and his new head coach is excited to welcome him to the program.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold gave his defensive ends an “incomplete grade” after spring practice, and the addition of Brooks will greatly improve the unit’s stock. Leipold is thrilled to welcome Brooks to his program.
“He’s a humble young man,” Leipold said at a recent speaking engagement in Topeka. “I think for the right reasons, he’s one of those guys that just wanted a fresh start. He’s from a smaller community, his parents are outstanding people. And he wants to be challenged and he’s looking for that.”
The Jayhawks look to replace Lonnie Phelps, who recorded 57 tackles at defensive end last season. Brooks could be the perfect replacement and is willing to work towards earning a starting position, and Leipold is excited about what he can add to the defense.
“What (Brooks) really gives us, after losing Lonnie (Phelps) we were looking at things in the defensive end position, he brings nice length and pass rush ability,” Leipold said. “We’re excited about it.”
Brooks played in 10 games last season, totaling 140 snaps according to Pro Football Focus. He had six total tackles, with one hurry, a sack, and a fumble recovery.
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