Education
Boston University.
Boston University.
A 6"1", 190 lb (86 kg). wide receiver from Boston University, Brooks played in 11 NFL seasons from 1986–1996 for the Colts, the Buffalo Bills, and the Washington Redskins. Brooks was the Colts" leading receiver for five of his seven seasons with them, and recorded a career best 1,131 yards in 1986. With the Bills, he assisted them to a championship appearance in Super Bowl XXVIII in the 1993 season.
Taking over for retired starter James Lofton, he caught 60 passes for 712 yards and five touchdowns during the season.
In his final season with the Bills, he caught a career high 11 touchdown passes. Brooks finished his career with 583 receptions for 8,001 yards and 46 touchdowns.
He also gained 106 yards on 18 carries. He is currently Executive Director of Administration for the Colts front office.
Bill "Billy" Brooks attended Framingham North High School, where he broke and set several athletic records.
