As we gear up for the 2025 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a player’s background, their recruiting rankings upon graduating from high school, and their projected role under head coach Mike Elko.
Dalton Brooks has seen a fair amount of action since arriving at A&M in 2023. As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games, starting eight. He showed great promise and brought the kind of enforcer qualities you want in a safety, adding attitude to the back end of the defense. With a nose for the ball, Brooks recorded 59 tackles in his second season, ranking second on the team behind Taurean York. He also posted 5.5 tackles for loss (TFL), placing fifth on the roster.
Brooks evokes memories of hard-hitting safety Donovan Wilson, now with the Dallas Cowboys, who once set the tone for A&M’s secondary. Expect Brooks to have an expanded role this season as Coach Elko keeps a close eye on the defense.
Preseason Player Profile
Recruiting Rankings (Class of 2024)
The former four-star prospect was a highly recruited athlete who excelled in both football and track. He helped Shiner High to back-to-back state titles and had a standout senior season, rushing for over 2,500 yards and 36 touchdowns, while adding 120 tackles and two interceptions. Brooks was a two-time MVP in high school before committing to Texas A&M.
Depth Chart Outlook
The safety position remains fluid, with multiple players experiencing highs and lows throughout the season. Having started eight games in 2024, Brooks enters 2025 with a strong opportunity to claim a starting role in the defensive backfield.
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