TAHJ BROOKS NEWS

Not dressed for warmups Brooks (pro draft prep) is not dressed ahead of Friday's game against Arkansas, Cole Banker of ABC News reports.

Impact Brooks, who is expected to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, does not appear to be active for Texas Tech's bowl game against the Razorbacks. The 5-foot-10 redshirt senior tallied 286 carries for 1,505 rushing yards and 17 scores on the ground and 28 receptions for 199 yards and one touchdown through the air across 11 games this season. Brooks projects to be a Day 2 selection in the NFL Draft this spring.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on depth chart Brooks is listed as the RB1 on Texas Tech's depth chart for their bowl game against Arkansas on Friday, Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Brooks is expected to enter the 2025 NFL Draft at some point and hasn't committed to playing in Friday's bowl game. However, he's listed on the team's depth chart, which is an encouraging sign for his availability. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for Brooks' status closer to kickoff.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bowl status still up in air Brooks is apparently still weighing whether he'll play in next week's bowl game against Arkansas, Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Brooks is coming off his second consecutive 1,000 yard season and will likely be heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, which could impact his decision to play. J'Koby Williams could be in line to lead the backfield if Brooks ultimately sits out.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for season-high 188 yards Brooks recorded 23 carries for 188 yards and three touchdowns and caught both of his targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 52-15 victory against West Virginia.

Impact Brooks rushed for over 100 yards in every single game he appeared in during the 2024 season. He's been arguably the best running back in all of the country and particularly in the Big 12 Conference. Not only has he racked up 1,505 yards in just 11 games, but he also has 18 total touchdowns. Stay tuned to see if Brooks makes an appearance in the team's bowl game or if he opts to prepare for playing on Sundays which he's primed to do.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tahj Brooks caps season of 100-yard games as Texas Tech clubs West Virginia Tahj Brooks set a school season record with his 11th 100-yard rushing game to lead Texas Tech to a 52-15 victory Saturday over West Virginia...

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Tahj Brooks shines in final home game as Texas Tech routs West Virginia 52-15

Tahj Brooks ran for a season-high 188 yards and three touchdowns in the final home game for Texas Tech’s all-time leading rusher, and the Red Raiders rolled to a 52-15 victory over...

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four total touchdowns in win Brooks recorded 28 carries for 133 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 9 of 10 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-48 win versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Brooks had a monster fantasy performance against the Cowboys with 198 total yards and four total touchdowns. The star running back has reeled off 10 straight 100-yard rushing performances and has 15 total touchdowns on the year. He had his best pass-catching game of the year against Oklahoma State with nine catches. He's been one of the best backs in the country and he'll finish the regular season against West Virginia.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Raiders' Tahj Brooks Achieves Legendary Status Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks made history on Saturday, but it almost didn’t happen.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Breaks school record with big game Brooks had 31 carries for 137 yards and one touchdown and caught 4 of 5 targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 41-27 loss versus Colorado.

Impact Brooks racked up his ninth 100-yard rushing performance and passed up Byron Hanspard as Texas Tech's career leader in rushing yards. Over five seasons, he's rushed for 4,236 yards. He's also scored a touchdown in six straight games. Fantasy rosters will have to find a replacement next week with the team on a bye. Following the rest week, Brooks will have a great matchup at Oklahoma State.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late Turnover Dooms Red Raiders in 41-27 Loss to Colorado as Tahj Brooks Makes History The Texas Tech Red Raiders came up short against Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday as running back Tahj Brooks made history...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Game-winning TD at Iowa State Brooks logged 25 rushes for 122 yards and one touchdown and hauled in both of his targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 23-22 win versus Iowa State.

Impact Brooks' lone touchdown came on a direct snap late in the fourth quarter and was the game-winner against the undefeated Cyclones. No matter who the opponent is, Brooks has been effective with eight 100-yard rushing performances. With a strong game against Iowa State, he surpasses 1,000 yards rushing on the season and has over 4,000 yards in his career at Texas Tech. Brooks is one of the best backs in the conference and should have another strong performance against Colorado next week.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chasing history at Texas Tech Brooks tallied 30 rushes for 121 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for one yard during Saturday's 35-34 defeat versus TCU.

Impact Brooks has logged at least 95 yards rushing in 18 straight games which is second to only Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim who did that in 19 straight games from 2020 to 2022. The Red Raiders are all-in with their superstar running back as he's averaging 25.6 rushing attempts per game. He's just 75 yards and another touchdown shy of recording back-to-back season with 1,000 rushing yards and double-digit rushing scores. Brooks should have yet another productive outing against Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sixth straight over 100 yards Brooks logged 25 carries for 125 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 59-35 loss versus Baylor.

Impact Brooks logged his sixth straight 100-yard rushing performance and has been one of the best backs in the country. To help fantasy rosters even more, he logged a season high four catches (on five targets) against the Bears. The versatile back can truly do it all and he should have yet another big game at TCU next week.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Raiders RB Tahj Brooks Named Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks earns his first-ever Big 12 weekly award.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Brooks scores 3 TDs, Texas Tech rallies after blowing lead to beat Arizona 28-22

Tahj Brooks ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns, Jacob Rodriguez forced a late fumble and Texas Tech rallied after blowing a 15-point lead to beat Arizona 28-22

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Masterful with three TDs Brooks tallied 21 rushes for 128 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 28-22 victory versus Arizona.

Impact Brooks now has five 100-yard rushing performances in his five games during the 2024 season. The three touchdowns were a season high as the senior running back is on pace for a record setting season with the Red Raiders. While Texas Tech typically leans on their air-raid passing attack, they are giving the ball a ton to Brooks who is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. Brooks missed the game in Week 2, but in the five games he's played in, he's averaging 24.8 attempts for 135.8 yards and 1.4 touchdowns per game. That hot streak should continue when Texas Tech plays Baylor in Week 8.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in win Brooks had 32 carries for 172 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-41 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Brooks dominated the Bearcats with his fourth straight 100-yard rushing performance of the season. When Brooks is healthy, he may be the best running back in the country. In just four games, he has 103 carries for 551 yards and four touchdowns. His 5.3 yards per carry in a workhorse type of role is astounding. Brooks should continue to excel when Texas Tech plays at Arizona next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks runs for 172 yards and 2 TDs, Texas Tech wins 44-41 when Cincinnati misses FG on final play

Tahj Brooks ran for 172 yards while scoring the tying and go-ahead touchdowns, Behren Morton threw two TDs and Texas Tech held on to beat Cincinnati 44-41

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds another 100-yard rushing game Brooks had 27 rushes for 117 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for three yards during Saturday's 30-22 win against Arizona State.

Impact Brooks is now 3-for-3 on 100-yard rushing performances for the season. If it wasn't for a missed game due to injury, he would be discussed as one of the hottest backs in all of college football. While the Red Raiders are known for their high-volume passing attack, it's evident they are going to find ways to make sure Brooks has as many touches as possible. Brooks is a must play against Cincinnati next week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Raiders, RB Tahj Brooks Make History vs. Sun Devils Texas Tech Red Raiders and running back Tahj Brooks made history in their win over Arizona State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Morton throws 2 TD passes, Brooks runs for 117 yards, as Texas Tech spoils ASU's Big 12 debut 30-22

Behren Morton passed for two touchdowns and 201 yards and Tahj Brooks rushed for 117 yards against a defense that had allowed an average of just 65.3 per game as Texas Tech beat Ar...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns with 100-yard rushing game Brooks posted 17 carries for 109 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 66-21 victory against North Texas.

Impact Brooks showed no signs of that arm injury with his second consecutive 100-yard rushing performance. The experienced running back has been fantastic in the two games he's played in. With back-up running back Cam'Ron Valdez nursing an injury, Brooks could be even busier against Arizona State in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No restrictions Saturday Brooks (arm) will be full go without restrictions for Saturday's game versus North Texas, Justin Apodaca of Rivals reports.

Impact Brooks was expected to give it a go Saturday, and that will indeed be the case. He won't be on a pitch count, so look for Brooks to absorb a significant volume of carries in the contest, especially with Cam'Ron Valdez (undisclosed) set to miss the contest.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE