Kevin Brooks (American football)

Kevin Craig Brooks (born February 9, 1963) is a former professional American football defensive end in the National Football League. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft.

Kevin is the son of Theodore Wheeler, also an American football player in the National Football league.

After graduating from Detroit's Mackenzie High School in 1981, Brooks starred as a 6'6", 273 lbs. defensive end at the University of Michigan. Brooks played in six NFL seasons from 1985-1990 for the Cowboys and the Detroit Lions.

Kevin is still a Texas resident. He currently does public speaking, and is also an Athletic Liaison for his own company Brooks Athletics. He is currently the celebrity spokesperson for Alexander Center for Obesity Surgery.

Kevin has a profile on the official NFL site School of The Legends. www.schoolofthelegends.com/kevinbrooks

Kevin is married to Tiffany Brooks and they have two children together.