Charles Brooks III
Charles Brooks III is a three-star recruit from St. Louis, MO, out of Cardinal Ritter College Prep (No. 2,918 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Brooks comes from
- St. Louis, MO
- Cardinal Ritter College Prep
- About 250 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,918 in the 2025 class.
- On the Northern Illinois roster since 2025
Where Brooks fits
Northern Illinois lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
Northern Illinois defensive linemen with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Cardinal Ritter College Prep
Also from St. Louis, MO
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Pass share
53.1%
266 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Northern Illinois -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Northern Illinois has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Two seasons at Northern Illinois
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Northern Illinois HammockYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cardinal Ritter College PrepSt. Louis, MO · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,918 in the 2025 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Cardinal Ritter College Prep: Marvin Burks Jr. (Wisconsin), DJ Miller (Kentucky), Fredrick Moore (Michigan State) and 5 more.
2025
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Cardinal Ritter College Prep
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Thomas Hammock → Rob Harley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.