Texas Tech's Compact Powerhouse RB, Now Bengals Rookie
Tahj Brooks, the 5-9, 214-lb Texas Tech legend, shredded defenses for back-to-back 1,500-yard seasons (2023-2024), capping his career as the program's all-time leading rusher with 4,557 yards and 11 straight 100-yard games in 2024[1][2]. His differentiators? Elite vision, north-south burst, leg-churning contact balance, and ironclad ball security (just 5 fumbles on 879 carries), paired with Academic All-American smarts (3.55 GPA)[1][3]. No major injury flags, team captain intensity—perfect fit for teams needing a durable, decisive chain-mover in zone schemes. Drafted by Bengals in 2025 (Rd 6, Pick 193), he's primed for NFL impact[1][5].
