WATCH: Texas A&M 4-star S commit Dalton Brooks records long rushing touchdown
Shiner (Texas) four-star safety Dalton Brooks is joining Texas A&M as a defensive back. However, the Aggies commit showcased that he can be hard to stop in the running game.
According to Blake Devine, Brooks rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns during Shiner’s 47-21 playoff win over Mason (Texas). One of his scores occurred when he raced to the left side of the field and then cut back in. Brooks then proceeded to rush for a long touchdown.
Brooks is the No. 66 overall prospect and No. 7 safety in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 12 player in Texas.
On3 rates Brooks higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is the No. 63 overall prospect, No. 5 safety and No. 11 player in Texas.
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The 6-foot-0.5, 185-pound prospect is the fourth-highest-rated prospect in the Aggies’ 2023 recruiting class. Texas A&M’s group currently ranks No. 15 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 6 in the SEC.
Brooks has an On3 NIL Valuation of $177K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
Dalton Brooks On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Dalton Brooks:
“Versatile athlete who is one of the more dominant small-town players from the state of Texas in recent years. Stars for back-to-back state champion Shiner High as a running back and safety. Rushed for over 2,600 yards and 39 touchdowns at over 10 yards per carry as a junior. Doubles as a strong track athlete, posting good numbers in several events including the 100 meters (11.15 seconds), the long jump (22-10.25 feet) and the triple jump (45-7 feet).
“Has a leaner athletic build that has room to fill out nicely at the next level. Smooth runner with easy closing speed to ball carriers. Willing to come downhill and strike as well as cover sideline to sideline in the back half. Flashes the long speed and change of direction necessary to play in the secondary at a top tier collegiate program or as a running back. Will need to adjust to the speed of the game coming from a lower classification, but has the physical tools and inherent skills to make an impact, perhaps early on.”