Carmello Brooks
Sophomore defensive lineman on Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 275 lb · Katy, TX · Paetow HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 897 nationally · Signed with Houston
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive lineman on Houston's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Houston in 2025.
Carmello Brooks
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Houston3-star out of Katy Paetow
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Houston.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Houston has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Logan Hall went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Houston
Returning around him
- 1 Houston player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (18 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Houston · Last season: 10-3 (AP #25) · Talent rank #57 · 2026 recruiting class #38
Background
As a Freshman (2025) Redshirted Did not see action High School Prepped at Paetow Three-star prospect (247Sports) No. 100 defensive lineman nationally (247Sports) No. 146 player in Texas (247Sports) 2024 Houston Chronicle All-Greater Houston First Team Defense District 19-6A Defensive MVP as senio...
The defensive line · Houston
- #18Khalil Laufau3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #9Ashton Porter2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #98Myles Parker1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #90De'Marion Thomas0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Carmello Brooksno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · Houston team page