2025-26 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
Matthew Brooks - TFRRS PROFILE
Getting to know... Matthew Brooks Jr.
Please list your preferred pronouns: He Him
Date of Birth: 11/28/2005
Birth Location: North Chicago, Illinois
Social Media
Instagram: Mattbrooks_87
Twitter: @Mbrooks8124
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Cross Country, Basketball, Track & Field
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: All State Honors, Top four 200 meter time in Illinois 2024 season, NLCC 100 meter Champion, Three-time NLCC 200 meter Champion, NLCC 400 meter Champion, Five time State qualifier, 100 meter Lake County Champion.
Favorite sports memory? Making Finals downstate my senior year
Any other personal athletic highlights you'd like to share? NEC medalist 4x400 Meter Relay
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll 22' 24'. Top 20 in class
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Physical Education
Family
Son of Matthew Brooks Sr. and Nakisha Usher-Brooks
Brothers and/or sisters: Brianna Brooks
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? Dyshawn Gales, South Dakota State and Cleveland Browns.
Fun
What is your dream job? Trainer/Coach
Why did you choose Chicago State? The amazing culture
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Playing video games
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Lonzo Ball
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Calm
What is your favorite food? Steak
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Change some things in life to the game”
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Working
How many languages do you speak? English
Historical Player Information
