Ja'Corey Brooks


Ja'Corey Brooks is an American professional football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and Louisville Cardinals. Brooks signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

Early life

Brooks was born on October 31, 2001, in Miami, Florida. He initially attended Booker T. Washington [Senior High School (Miami, Florida)|Booker T. Washington Senior High School], catching 99 passes for 1,281 yards and 18 touchdowns as junior en route to a state championship. After the season, Brooks transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Brooks committed to play college football at Alabama.

College career

Brooks mostly saw playing time on special teams as a freshman with the Alabama Crimson Tide. He caught a nine-yard pass for his first collegiate reception in Alabama's 59–3 win over 2021 [New Mexico State Aggies football team|New Mexico State Aggies] on November 13, 2021. Brooks saw his first significant playing time against Auburn and caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in Alabama's 24–22 overtime win. He started in place of injured receiver John Metchie III in the 2021 [Cotton Bowl Classic] against Cincinnati and had four receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 27–6 win. Brooks suffered a torn labrum in fall training camp, an injury that ended his season prematurely after only eight games and three receptions. On December 15, 2023, Brooks announced that he would be transferring to Louisville. Brooks had his best statistical season catching 61 passes for 1,013 yards and 9 touchdowns, and received First Team All-ACC honors.

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Professional career

Brooks signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2025. He was waived on August 26, 2025, and signed with their practice squad the following day. On November 29, 2025, the Commanders placed Brooks on the practice squad injured list. On January 5, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Commanders.