North Oconee linebacker Khamari Brooks, an AJC Super 11 pick committed to Georgia, is out for the season because of a fractured hip, the player announced Monday evening on X (formerly Twitter).

“Loved the journey these past 4 years,” Brooks posted. “Though my season is cut short, I cant (sic) do anything but Thank God for giving me the opportunity to play this sport I love and to play this sport in college.”

Brooks posted that he will be out for three months but will not need surgery.

Brooks made Class 4A first-team all-state as a sophomore and junior and led North Oconee to the Class 4A championship last season. North Oconee is ranked No. 1 this season and rides a 22-game winning streak.

Brooks is the consensus No. 142 senior prospect nationally and the No. 17 edge rusher.

Outside linebacker and tight end Khamari Brooks once thought he would fully pursue basketball, but football was calling his name. Credits: AJC | Cayce Dunn

This season, Brooks had 14 receptions for 249 yards and five touchdowns on offense. His defensive statistics through five games were 43 total tackles, five tackles for losses and four sacks.

Brooks also is an all-state basketball player who has been part of two state championship teams.

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