Colts draft DT Curtis Brooks - Round 6, Pick 216

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

https://twitter.com/NateAtkins_/status/1520511990095097861

The Colts drafted Cincinnati defensive tackle Curtis Brooks at No. 216 overall in the 6th round.

He's 6-2 and 287 pounds. He was a late-bloomer but broke out with 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks last year to help the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff.

https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/1520512490920189952

Curtis Brooks was drafted with pick 216 of round 6 in the 2022 draft class.

He scored a 9.51 RAS out of a possible 10.00.

This ranked 72 out of 1459 DT from 1987 to 2022.

[smitty46953]

Curtis Brooks DL, CINCY
Height: 6-2, Weight: 285

Older prospect who was one of the best pure pass-rushing DTs in the class. Burst, closing speed are all high-level. Nice, efficient pass-rush plans too. Fun prospect to land this late. (Chris Trapasso)

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[YDFL Commish]

Read this about Brooks on BR...

216. Indianapolis Colts

Curtis Brooks, DL, Cincinnati

The Indianapolis Colts doubled down on their defensive interior after selecting Eric Johnson a round earlier. Cincinnati’s Curtis Brooks brings a unique skill set in that he often lined up at 1-technique yet isn’t a true space-eater. He’s the exact opposite. Brooks is a 6’2”, 287-pound fireplug who ranked first in pass-rush win rate between the tackles on true pass sets, per Pro Football Focus’ Austin Gayle.

Grade: B

If that's first in the entire NCAA, then I'm truly impressed.