Tahj Brooks
22-Year-Old
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2025 Projections
Taken by Cincinnati in sixth round
The Bengals selected Brooks in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 193rd overall.
ANALYSIS
Brooks was a four-year starter at Texas Tech, breaking the school record with 4,560 career rushing yards while posting back-to-back 1,500-yard seasons in his junior and sophomore seasons. He's a compact back with a 5-foot-9, 214-pound frame, and his tempo and vision allows him to navigate through defenses to pick up tough yards. Though he's not the fastest back in the draft, Brooks displayed his quickness at the 2025 NFL Combine with a 4.06-second shuttle time and 6.90-second three-cone time. Chase Brown (ankle) and Zack Moss (neck) are the Bengals' top two running backs, but Brooks will have a shot to compete against veteran Samaje Perine for the No. 3 job.
Brooks was a four-year starter at Texas Tech, breaking the school record with 4,560 career rushing yards while posting back-to-back 1,500-yard seasons in his junior and sophomore seasons. He's a compact back with a 5-foot-9, 214-pound frame, and his tempo and vision allows him to navigate through defenses to pick up tough yards. Though he's not the fastest back in the draft, Brooks displayed his quickness at the 2025 NFL Combine with a 4.06-second shuttle time and 6.90-second three-cone time. Chase Brown (ankle) and Zack Moss (neck) are the Bengals' top two running backs, but Brooks will have a shot to compete against veteran Samaje Perine for the No. 3 job.
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Measurables Review
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5' 9"Weight
214 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
4.06 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
9.12 inArm Length
30.37 in
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ANALYSIS
Brooks profiles as a Day 3 draft pick after a productive five-year college career at Texas Tech. He exceeded 1,500 rushing yards in each of his last two seasons and scored 27 rushing touchdowns during that two-year span.
Brooks profiles as a Day 3 draft pick after a productive five-year college career at Texas Tech. He exceeded 1,500 rushing yards in each of his last two seasons and scored 27 rushing touchdowns during that two-year span.