Former Spartans DB has interception touchdown in NFL preseason game
Former Michigan State defensive back Kendell Brooks intercepted a pass and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown in a preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Brooks made an incredible jump on a pass to catch it running the other way for a touchdown for the Titans.
Check out the highlight reel play by Brooks below:
Brooks is entering his third season in the NFL, and his second with the Titans. He was originally undrafted and signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. This past season he was signed by the Titans to their practice squad.
Brooks played in 24 career games for the Spartans from 2021 to 2022. He collected 105 tackles, four passes defensed, 3.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.
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