For most of his senior year, Thomas County Central (Ga.) star defensive end Cam Brooks was planning to travel across the country to play college football on the West Coast. Now, he’s getting to stay home and play where he always wanted — with the Florida State Seminoles.
Brooks, a productive pass-rusher who was once considered a heavy lean to FSU, ended up committing to Cal in the spring after some hiccups in his relationship with the Seminoles. But a recent coaching change for the Golden Bears opened things up, and Florida State beat Clemson, Tennessee and others for Brooks’ commitment.
He made his decision on National Signing Day and plans to be an early enrollee at FSU in January.
The 6-foot-3 defensive end has been very productive for a Thomas County Central team that is undefeated and making a run at a Georgia state championship
According to MaxPreps, Brooks has 14.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks this season. He is the fifth defensive end in Florida State’s class.
Brooks took a trip to Tennessee last weekend and was thought to be leaning to the Vols or Clemson. But Florida State made a late push and was able to keep him home.
Thomas County Central, which is located less than 45 minutes from Tallahassee in Thomasville, Ga., is the alma mater of FSU legend Charlie Ward and several other former Seminoles.
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