Jonathon Brooks (American football)

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

Jonathon Brooks
No. 24 – Carolina Panthers
PositionRunning back
Roster status Physically unable to perform
Personal information
Born (2003-07-21) July 21, 2003
Hallettsville, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolHallettsville
CollegeTexas (2021–2023)
NFL draft2024: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2025
Rushing yards22
Rushing average2.4
Receptions3
Receiving yards23
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Jonathon Brooks (born July 21, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, and was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

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 running backs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson.[5] He finished the year with 197 rushing yards on 30 carries with five touchdowns.[6][7] With Robinson and Johnson both selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Brooks earned more carries in 2023.[8] In the fifth game of the season, he ran the ball 21 times for a career-high 218 yards, his third game of the season with at least 100 rushing yards. He finished his sophomore year with 187 carries for 1,139 yards and ten touchdowns, as well as 25 receptions for 286 yards and a receiving touchdown. For his efforts, he was selected as second team All-Big 12. After the season ended, he declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[9]

College statistics
Season Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
Texas Longhorns
2021 4 0 21 143 6.8 1 1 12 12.0 0
2022 7 0 30 197 6.6 5 2 37 18.5 1
2023 11 3 187 1,139 6.1 10 22 212 9.6 1
Career 22 3 238 1,479 6.3 16 25 261 10.4 2

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan
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)		 6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)
All values from NFL Combine[10][11]

Brooks was selected by Carolina Panthers in the second round (46th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft, the pick received in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts for three selections in the draft from Carolina.[12][13] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to start his rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered in college.[14] Brooks was activated on November 6. In Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Brooks suffered a season-ending non–contact injury, again tearing his right knee ACL.[15]

On May 8, 2025, Brooks was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list (PUP), ruling him out for the 2025 season.[16]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career best

Regular season

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Y/A Lng TD Rec Yds Y/R Lng TD Fum Lost
2024 CAR 3 1 9 22 2.4 9 0 3 23 7.7 18 0 0 0
Career 3 1 9 22 2.4 9 0 3 23 7.7 18 0 0 0

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. ^ "Longhorns RB Jonathon Brooks Talks Decision to Enter NFL Draft: 'God Forbid'". Texas Longhorns On SI. January 26, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  10. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Jonathon Brooks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jonathon Brooks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Hill, Kassidy (April 26, 2024). "The Panthers select Jonathon Brooks at No. 46 overall in 2024 NFL draft". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Colts trade back with Carolina Panthers in Round 2 of 2024 NFL Draft". www.colts.com. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  14. ^ Gantt, Darin (August 27, 2024). "Panthers make moves to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com.
  15. ^ Trotter, Jake (December 4, 2024). "Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks again tears ACL in right knee". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "NFL news roundup: Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) placed on PUP list, out for 2025 season". NFL.com. Retrieved May 8, 2025.


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