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Brooks (5’9/214) spent five years at Texas Tech. He was a backup for two seasons before working his way into a 1A role as a junior. Brooks took over the entirety of the Red Raiders’ backfield in 2023 and broke out with 290 carries for 1,538 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 286/1,505/17 statline in 2024 was more of the same but featured an extra seven touchdowns in two fewer games. He also caught 28 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown. Brooks used his 31.4 BMI as a battering ram, totaling 13 games with 25-plus carries and 18 contests with 20-plus attempts over the past two seasons, both of which led all FBS backs. A 4.52 Forty at the Combine isn’t something to write home about but gives him adequate NFL speed and matches his modest breakaway ability on tape. Brooks is a body-blows runner who can be used on passing downs if needed. He could mix in for rookie-year short-yardage or change-of-pace handles in the Bengals’ thin backfield. He’s not a bad Dynasty stash.
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April 26, 2025 8:31 PM
