He played Terrence “TK” King, the troubled star wide receiver, on USA Network’s Necessary Roughness, a role that really put him on the map. Around the same time, he also appeared in season two of Desperate Housewives, showing off his range early on. Then, in 2015, he landed a spot in the CBS series Supergirl, further expanding his presence on television. Before all the fame and spotlight, though, he made some bold choices—turning down numerous basketball scholarships and even offers from Ivy League schools—all to attend USC and follow his own path. Family has always played a big part in his life; his father, Billy Brooks, was a professional football player, which likely influenced his early exposure to sports and performance. He grew up alongside an older brother, also named Billy, so family ties run deep. On the personal side, he began dating actress Serinda Swan back in 2010, and while their relationship drew some attention, the couple eventually split in 2011. Through it all, he’s stayed focused, building a career that continues to evolve.
He was actually a model for Calvin Klein, you know—specifically doing those classic underwear campaigns that really made a splash back in the day. He had that look they were always going for: clean-cut, confident, and effortlessly cool. Yeah, he definitely stood out during his time with Calvin Klein, posing for some of their most iconic ads. It’s kind of hard to forget someone who once fronted a major campaign for Calvin Klein underwear—the brand really knew how to pick ‘em.