Pro and College Football Hall of Famer brings high-level leadership experience in professional sports and university guidance
TAMPA, OCT. 30, 2025 – University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced today Hall of Fame linebacker and prominent Bay area sports executive Derrick Brooks will serve as Chief Operating Officer for USF Athletics and join the department's senior leadership team effective immediately.
In addition to his Hall of Fame and Super Bowl winning career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brooks has extensive connections and deep passion for Tampa Bay and brings over 15 years of experience as a key front office executive in professional sports.