The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2018 Football Roster
Brooks, A.J.

Jersey Number 9
A.J. Brooks
- Prev School:
- Gavilan
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Modesto, Calif.
- High School:
- Modesto Christian
Bio
AS A REDSHIRT SENIOR (2019):
Played in all 14 games and made his first career start against Louisiana Tech...Tallied 10 tackles and two pass breakups on the season...Had the game-winning PBU on fourth down to secure a 20-14 victory against Louisiana Tech.
AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2018):
Saw action in all 14 games primarily on special teams … Blocked one punt against Southern Miss (11/10).
AS A JUNIOR (2017):
Redshirt
2016 AT GAVILAN COLLEGE:
Rushed for 373 yards and five touchdowns, hauled in 24 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns, and added 207 return yards for the Rams… Chose UAB over offer from East Tennessee State.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Modesto Christian High School in Modesto, Calif…. Played for coach Steve Gleason… A two-sport standout, also a member of the basketball team… Finished with over 1,900 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns while spending time at quarterback during his senior year… Guided the Crusaders to the CIF playoffs in 2012 and 2013.
PERSONAL:
Son of Anthony and Calista Brooks… Has three sisters: Olivia, Karishma, and Zharia… Has three brothers: Avery, Aeneas, and Amare… Majoring in Criminal Justice… Born June 16, 1996...Majoring in Criminal Justice.
Played in all 14 games and made his first career start against Louisiana Tech...Tallied 10 tackles and two pass breakups on the season...Had the game-winning PBU on fourth down to secure a 20-14 victory against Louisiana Tech.
AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2018):
Saw action in all 14 games primarily on special teams … Blocked one punt against Southern Miss (11/10).
AS A JUNIOR (2017):
Redshirt
2016 AT GAVILAN COLLEGE:
Rushed for 373 yards and five touchdowns, hauled in 24 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns, and added 207 return yards for the Rams… Chose UAB over offer from East Tennessee State.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Modesto Christian High School in Modesto, Calif…. Played for coach Steve Gleason… A two-sport standout, also a member of the basketball team… Finished with over 1,900 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns while spending time at quarterback during his senior year… Guided the Crusaders to the CIF playoffs in 2012 and 2013.
PERSONAL:
Son of Anthony and Calista Brooks… Has three sisters: Olivia, Karishma, and Zharia… Has three brothers: Avery, Aeneas, and Amare… Majoring in Criminal Justice… Born June 16, 1996...Majoring in Criminal Justice.
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