Brandon Brooks was drafted No. 76 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Miami (OH). 114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 13 · #76 overall
Brandon Brooks Miami (OH) Draft
Brandon Brooks was drafted No. 76 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Miami (OH). 114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #76
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 502nd at Miami (OH)
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Brandon Brooks came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Guard G
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 353 lbs
- Hometown
- Milwaukee, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 502nd among Miami (OH) picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1530% of career value
- Final season
- 20219 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 76
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Brooks.
Oklahoma
Wisconsin · 10× Pro Bowl
Arkansas State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Other G picks from Miami (OH)
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Brooks in the 2012 NFL Draft
Brandon Brooks is a Guard out of Miami (OH) selected No. 76 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Miami (OH) has produced 23 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 Brandon Brooks drafted?
Brandon Brooks was selected No. 76 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/brandon-brooks.
What college did Brandon Brooks play for?
Brandon Brooks played college football at Miami (OH) in the Mid-American. See every Miami (OH) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-oh-redhawks.
How did Brandon Brooks's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/brandon-brooks.