From coaching high school football in Savannah to standing under the lights of the NFL draft stage, Keith Brooking found himself back in the national spotlight, this time with his son at his side.The former Atlanta Falcons linebacker and current linebackers coach at Savannah Christian announced the Falcons’ third-round pick at the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was joined on stage by his youngest son, Jonah, an eighth grader at Savannah Christian.“It was a huge honor and such an iconic thing,” Brooking said. “Green Bay, Lambeau Field — it’s been a while since I’d been there. For to go and experience that … it was really cool.”Brooking was invited to announce a pick back in 2019, when the draft was held in Nashville, but a late trade by the Falcons kept him from stepping to the podium.“I actually got the invite five years ago when the draft was in Nashville, and the Falcons traded the pick,” Brooking said. “So I made the trip up there with my oldest son, Logan, but I wasn’t able to announce it.”Logan, now a tight end at Clemson, joined his father in 2019. This time, it was Jonah who shared the experience in Green Bay as Brooking announced the selection of Notre Dame defensive back Xavier Watts with the No. 96 overall pick.The moment also brought back memories of Brooking’s own draft day. He was selected by the Falcons in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft.“It was a long time ago, 1998, when I got drafted,” he said. “I actually stayed home instead of going to New York. All the time, effort and work that goes into it — it’s just a really special experience.”Brooking starred at Georgia Tech before his 11-year career with the Falcons, during which time he earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections and finished third all-time in solo tackles for the franchise. Now, he is building the next generation of defenders at Savannah Christian while also sharing unforgettable football moments with his family.“My son was 3 when I retired in 2013, so he doesn’t really remember me playing,” Brooking said. “For him to get a taste of that world — I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”

SAVANNAH, Ga. —

From coaching high school football in Savannah to standing under the lights of the NFL draft stage, Keith Brooking found himself back in the national spotlight, this time with his son at his side.

The former Atlanta Falcons linebacker and current linebackers coach at Savannah Christian announced the Falcons’ third-round pick at the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was joined on stage by his youngest son, Jonah, an eighth grader at Savannah Christian.

“It was a huge honor and such an iconic thing,” Brooking said. “Green Bay, Lambeau Field — it’s been a while since I’d been there. For [Jonah] to go and experience that … it was really cool.”

Brooking was invited to announce a pick back in 2019, when the draft was held in Nashville, but a late trade by the Falcons kept him from stepping to the podium.

“I actually got the invite five years ago when the draft was in Nashville, and the Falcons traded the pick,” Brooking said. “So I made the trip up there with my oldest son, Logan, but I wasn’t able to announce it.”

Logan, now a tight end at Clemson, joined his father in 2019. This time, it was Jonah who shared the experience in Green Bay as Brooking announced the selection of Notre Dame defensive back Xavier Watts with the No. 96 overall pick.

The moment also brought back memories of Brooking’s own draft day. He was selected by the Falcons in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft.

“It was a long time ago, 1998, when I got drafted,” he said. “I actually stayed home instead of going to New York. All the time, effort and work that goes into it — it’s just a really special experience.”

Brooking starred at Georgia Tech before his 11-year career with the Falcons, during which time he earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections and finished third all-time in solo tackles for the franchise. Now, he is building the next generation of defenders at Savannah Christian while also sharing unforgettable football moments with his family.

“My son was 3 when I retired in 2013, so he doesn’t really remember me playing,” Brooking said. “For him to get a taste of that world — I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”