Jonathon Brooks (American football)

Jonathon Brooks (born July 21, 2003) is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.

This article is about the running back. For the linebacker, see Jon Brooks (American football).

Jonathon Brooks
No. 24 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2003-07-21) July 21, 2003
Hallettsville, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Hallettsville (Hallettsville)
College:Texas (2021–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

High school

Brooks was born on July 21, 2003, in Hallettsville, Texas, later attending Hallettsville High School.[1] As a senior, he had 3,530 yards and 62 touchdowns on 295 carries.[2][3] He committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college football.[4]

College career

As a true freshman at Texas in 2021, Brooks played in four games and had 21 carries for 143 yards and a touchdown. He played in seven games as a redshirt freshman behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson.[5] He finished the year 197 rushing yards on 30 carries with five touchdowns.[6][7] With Robinson and Johnson both being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Brooks earned more carries in 2023.[8]

College statistics
Season Games Rushing Receiving
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2021 40211436.8111212.00
2022 70301976.6523718.51
2023 1131871,1396.110222129.61
Career2232381,4796.3162526110.42

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		 216 lb
(98 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Brooks was drafted by Carolina Panthers in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.[11]

References
  1. "Jonathon Brooks Running Back Texas". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  2. Craven, Mike (December 14, 2020). "Texas pledge Jonathon Brooks rushes into history, state championship game". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. Craven, Mike (December 30, 2023). "The Dotted Line: Jonathon Brooks named Mr. Texas Football; Byron Murphy II ties record". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. Forman, Mike (May 15, 2020). "Hallettsville running back commits to Texas". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  5. Moyle, Nick (December 24, 2022). "Texas RB Jonathon Brooks could have showcase in Alamo Bowl". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  6. Moyle, Nick (April 11, 2023). "Jonathon Brooks is up next in the Texas backfield". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  7. Moyle, Nick (August 14, 2023). "Texas running back Jonathon Brooks is ready for the spotlight". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  8. Jones, Thomas (September 20, 2023). "Texas running back Jonathon Brooks had a career game, but is he now the Horns' lead back". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  9. "Jonathon Brooks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  10. "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jonathon Brooks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  11. Hill, Kassidy (April 26, 2024). "The Panthers select Jonathon Brooks at No. 46 overall in 2024 NFL draft". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.


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