Michael Brooks was drafted No. 86 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft out of LSU. 138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 138
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5818th at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Michael Brooks came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 138
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5818th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3052% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Brooks.
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Hawai'i
Iowa
LSU in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Brooks in the 1987 NFL Draft
Michael Brooks is a Linebacker out of LSU selected No. 86 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft. 138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Brooks drafted?
Michael Brooks was selected No. 86 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/michael-brooks.
What college did Michael Brooks play for?
Michael Brooks played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Michael Brooks's NFL career turn out?
138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/michael-brooks.