Cameron Brooks holds the DT · Depth spot in Illinois Fighting Illini’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Cameron Brooks is a defensive tackle for Illinois who hails from Chicago, Illinois, where he attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. A three-star recruit in the 2025 class, Brooks earned position rankings of #69 by recruiting services, #110 by recruiting services, and #117 by national outlets. During his high school career, he recorded 127 tackles, 13.0 sacks, and 38.0 tackles for loss. Brooks redshirted the 2025 season after appearing in one game. He is a redshirt freshman in 2026 and majors in exploratory studies.