LSU security Brooks out with ‘medical emergency’

Sep 18, 2023, 03:18 PM ET LSU beginning security Greg Brooks is out forever with what coach Brian Kelly described Monday as a “medical emergency situation.”

Kelly stated he could not go into detail about Brooks’ condition out of regard for his household’s personal privacy. It likewise is possibly a violation of federal law for LSU to reveal certain medical info about players without their consent.

“I don’t have a lot that I can report on Greg,” Kelly said. “I don’t want to speak on the household’s behalf.”

Kelly initially revealed that Brooks, who was scratched from last weekend’s game at Mississippi State, would be out for No. 12 LSU’s next game in your home against Arkansas on Saturday. Kelly stated he did not have an estimated timeline for Brooks’ return.Editor’s Picks

1 Related Brooks is from the New Orleans area and played three seasons at Arkansas before moving to LSU in 2022. He began 13 games for the Tigers last season, when he intercepted 2 passes to opt for a sack, a forced fumble and three deals with for losses. He finished that season with 5 passes safeguarded and 66 solo or assisted tackles.Brooks likewise played in

the first two games this season and was in on eight deals with before leaving the team late last week.LSU regularly

played a three-safety lineup when Brooks was on the field. Last weekend, the Tigers began three linebackers rather. Freshman safety Ryan Yaites saw more snaps in Brooks’ lack when LSU went to a formation with 5 protective backs.After LSU beat Mississippi State 41-14 on Saturday, Kelly honored Brooks with a game ball.Meanwhile, Kelly said 3 other players who missed

last weekend’s game with “lower body” injuries– linebacker Omar Speights, protective end Ovie Oghoufo and tight end Mason Taylor– are all probable for this week.