2009: Saw action in five games for the Crusaders as a freshman ... made collegiate debut at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) on Sept. 5 ... first career tackle came at Concordia (Wis.) (Sept. 12) ... finished the season with three total tackles ... team’s co-Special Teams Player of the Week for the Concordia game.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... a two-time All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference selection ... earned Honorable Mention All-State honors as a senior ... led team to a perfect 15-0 record as a sophomore and a state championship ... team’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... team captain ... also lettered in basketball and wrestling.

Personal:  Cliff is the son of Clifford Brooks and Trina Robinson ... major is business management ... born July 6, 2009.