Chris Brooks (running back)

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Chris Brooks
No. 35 – Miami Dolphins
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-11) January 11, 2000 (age 24)
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Oceanside (CA) El Camino
College: Cal (2018–2021)
BYU (2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing yards:106
Rushing average:5.6
Player stats at PFR

Christopher Brooks (born January 11, 2000) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California and BYU.

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Early life and career

Brooks is the son of Christopher Brown Sr and Raquel Brooks. [1] Brooks attended El Camino High School in Oceanside, California. He was a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and the 12th best running back in the state of California. [2] During high school, he was also a member of the school's track and field team, qualifying for the California State Meet in the long jump as a 2018 senior.

College career

Cal

As a true freshman, Christopher Brooks (formally known as Christopher Brown), appeared in all 13 of Cal's games off the bench. [3] After running back Patrick Laird was injured in the first half of the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl against TCU, Brooks took over as the team's primary running back, totaling 71 all-purpose yards on 14 carries and three receptions.

As a sophomore, Brooks posted career highs in carries (208), rushing yards (914), rushing touchdowns (8), receptions (22), receiving yards (166) and receiving touchdowns (4).

In 2020, Brooks was hindered by injuries, appearing in only three games (two starts).

In his senior season, Brooks rushed for 817 yards and six touchdowns, averaging a Cal career-best 5.2 yards per carry. On December 6, 2021, he entered the transfer portal. [4]

BYU

Brooks transferred to BYU for the 2022 season. [5] He appeared in 11 games, starting eight, while averaging 6.28 yards per carry, fourth best all time in BYU's history. On November 26, 2022, Brooks rushed for a BYU career-best 23 carries and 164 yards in a 35–26 win over Stanford. [6] At the 2023 Hula Bowl in Orlando, Brooks totaled 101 all-purpose yards and was named the game's offensive MVP. [7] [8]

College statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
California Golden Bears
2018 130371484.015316.20
2019 13122089144.48221667.54
2020 3221653.114174.30
2021 1241166075.24191316.93
BYU Cougars
2022 1181308176.3610989.80
Career 52265122,5515.020604437.47

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		219 lb
(99 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.63 s1.62 s2.65 s4.35 s7.13 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day [9]

On April 29, 2023, Brooks signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. [10] [11] Brook made the Dolphins final roster. He was placed on injured reserve on October 20, 2023. [12] He was activated on December 19. [13]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2023 MIA 5015946.35200000000
Career 5015946.35200000000

Personal life

Brooks honored his mother between the 2020 and 2021 seasons by taking her maiden name and changing his last name from "Brown" to "Brooks" [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Christopher Brooks - Football". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Christopher Brooks, El Camino, Running Back". 247Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Christopher Brooks - Football". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Christopher Brooks, El Camino, Running Back". 247Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ Curtis, Jake (January 5, 2022). "Cal Transfer RB Christopher Brooks Changes Commitment from Purdue to BYU". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Christopher Brooks - Football". BYU Cougars. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ Harper, Mitch (January 17, 2023). "BYU RB Christopher Brooks Elevates NFL Draft Stock At Hula Bowl". KSL Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ Franklin, Andrew. "Draft Day: An inside look at agents and the NFL Draft". The Universe . Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Christopher Brooks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ Ireland, Kyle (April 29, 2023). "BYU Running Back Signs UDFA Deal With Dolphins". KSL Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Christopher Brooks: Going to Miami". CBSSports.com. April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Place Brooks on Injured Reserve". MiamiDolphins.com. October 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 19, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Christopher Brooks - Football". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
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