Illinois transfer Terrance Brooks leans on dad’s advice when picking the Illini

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — New Illinois cornerback Terrance Brooks had plenty of choices in the transfer portal after two years at Texas. Dozens of big time programs wanted the former four-star, Top 100 recruit to join their program but in the end, Brooks relied on some advice from dad in helping him made a decision.

“My pops was like, ‘Yeah man, Illinois, you’ve got to check them out,'” Brooks said Wednesday in his first media availability at Illinois. “And I was like, ‘Man, Illinois? I’ve got USC hitting me up, Texas,’ And so when I saw that I was like, ‘Okay, I’m going to give these people a chance,’ and once I gave them a chance I was like, ‘Okay, I really love Illinois.'”

Thanks to his dad, the Illini get a guy with College Football Playoff experience and a new leader in the cornerback room with winning success. Brooks started 13 games for the Longhorns on their way to a Big 12 championship. His 20 tackles and career high three interceptions earned him All-Big 12 Team honorable mention.

Brooks will make his Illinois debut on Thursday Aug. 29 when the Illini host Eastern Illinois to start the season.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.