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Former Tennessee Vols defender gets released shortly after signing UDFA deal with Kansas City Chiefs

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated May 7, 2025 11:57 AM ET

Former Tennessee Vols safety Will Brooks signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Kansas City Chiefs shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft.

Unfortunately for Brooks, his time with the Chiefs is already over.

Kansas City waived Brooks on Tuesday after the Chiefs' held their rookie minicamp.

We have signed Undrafted Free Agents WR Jimmy Holiday, LB Cooper McDonald and S Major Williams.

We have waived S Will Brooks.

We have waived WR Justin Lockhart with an injury designation. pic.twitter.com/neat5iL3wp
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 6, 2025

Brooks, a former walk-on at Tennessee, developed into a key player for the Vols over the last two seasons.

The Alabama native started all 13 games for the Vols in 2024, totaling 59 tackles, four tackles for loss, a half sack, and four interceptions during his final season on Rocky Top.

Brooks' most memorable play in a Tennessee uniform was easily his interception that sealed the Vols' win against Alabama in 2024.

Will Brooks with the game sealing interception and the game ball after #Vols beat Alabama 24-17 pic.twitter.com/TmQ6jEfCsE
— Camille Gear (@CamilleGearTV) October 20, 2024