USF Athletics appoints Hall of Famer to COO position

The University of South Florida has drafted an NFL legend to be the new chief operating officer of its revamped athletics department.

Pro Football and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks officially joined USF Athletics’ senior leadership team on Thursday, the university announced.

Known for his Super Bowl-winning career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and stand-out performance at Florida State University, Brooks also has more than 15 years of experience as a front office executive working in professional sports, workforce development, sports media and community engagement, the university says.