Education
Brockers attended Chávez High School in Houston, Texas, where he played football and competed in track.
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He played college football at Louisiana State University. He was considered, by many, to be the best defensive tackle prospect in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was drafted in the 1st round, 14th overall, by the Saint Louis Rams in 2012. During his junior season he had 59 tackles and 10 sacks.
As a senior, he led Chavez High to the first round of the Texas Class 5A state playoffs, and earned first-team All-region and All-state honors.
In track & field, Brockers participated in the shot put and the discus. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the Number.10 strongside defensive end prospect in the nation.
He accepted a scholarship offer from Louisiana State University over other offers from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical and Texas Technology Brockers attended Louisiana State University from 2009 to 2011.
After redshirting his initial year at Louisiana State University, Brockers saw action in all 13 games of the 2010 season, as backing up Lazarius Levingston at left defensive tackle.
As a sophomore in 2011, he started all 13 games and was third on the team with 9.5 tackles for a loss. He earned a second team All-Securities and Exchange Commission selection by the Associated Press. On January 12, 2012, Brockers announced that he would forgo his final two years of eligibility and enter 2012 NFL Draft.
2012 NFL Draft
Brockers was drafted 14th overall in the NFL draft by the Saint Louis Rams.
On June 7, 2012, Brockers signed a 4-year contract with the Rams worth $9.5 million
2012 Season
On December 9 against Buffalo Bills, Brockers had his best game statistically as a professional to date. He ended the game with 7 Tackles (4 Solo), 1.5 Sacks and a Forced Fumble.
2015 Season
On April 27, 2015, the Rams picked up the fifth-year option of Brockers" rookie contract.
