The family of LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. released a statement Wednesday, stating that he underwent emergency
surgery on Friday to remove a massive brain tumor.
Greg’s family said he is still fighting, and they are learning more about the scope of his battle. They are asking all fans
for prayers and support at this time.
“Doctors successfully removed the mass on Friday, and we are waiting for biopsy results,” they stated in a statement.
“We are appreciative for the medical staff’s labor and care in guiding Greg through these problems, as well as the
concern and love shown by so many in the Louisiana, Arkansas, and national sports communities.
“This means the world to us at this difficult time.”
Brooks missed LSU’s 41-14 victory against Mississippi State on Saturday, and head coach Brian Kelly had declared
him out of the upcoming SEC home game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The only previous information revealed
about Brooks’ predicament was that he was coping with “a medical emergency”.
Brooks is a graduate student from Harvey, Louisiana, who attended West Jefferson High School. He spent three
seasons at Arkansas before moving to LSU before of the 2022 season.
Brooks was one of LSU’s leaders this year, having been voted team captain before the season began. Brooks skipped
practice in August due to what he described as vertigo.
