2024 NFL Draft Profile - RB Jonathon Brooks

[Mike FF Today 709]

The final RB from Doug Orth. WRs begin on Monday...

RB Jonathon Brooks

[Ray_T 721]

I actually like this kid.

and whoever gets him will get a discount due to the ACL injury.

granted I wouldnt expect a big rookie year due to the injury.  but if I'm drafting him I dont mind having him red shirt the first half of the season and then bring him along slowly when hes not under the microscope.

especially if the line isnt all that good to start (as is the case with some teams)   then sitting wouldnt be a terrible thing while the team takes steps to sort out the line.

I think if he can return to the form I saw on tape, hes got the potential.  I like the way he runs through contact or can weave his way through a very small hole opened up by his blockers.   Thats pro calibre skill.

but like I said, I wouldnt expect anything this year, but next year could be a nice one for him.

 

[polecatt 472]

It seems like all these top RBs either have already torn an ACL or have major issues with ball security

[Ray_T 721]

1 hour ago, polecatt said:

It seems like all these top RBs either have already torn an ACL or have major issues with ball security

yeah, I'm willing to take my chances on the ACL.  its not the career ender it once was unless you tear it multiple times.   But its usually a full 18 month recovery (possibly 24 if complications arise post surgery).  But the Ball security is best left to others unless you are certain pro coaching can fix that issue.

In the past I've found that this issue is coachable in some cases..... but truly it gets corrected around 50% of the time (and that may be generous)    That likely means your player sees a lot of the bench until that issue gets resolved. (if it gets resolved)

 

[Super Cubs 152]

Dynasty/keeper do you view Brooks a potential game changer or just another mid level RB with some good games and some bad? 

[weepaws 3,015]

I think he’s good enough to be a game changer, would like to him playing, might be damaged goods. 

[Maximum Overkill 1,420]

On 9/21/2024 at 8:26 PM, weepaws said:

I think he’s good enough to be a game changer, would like to him playing, might be damaged goods. 

Yup. People don't understand, he's in that Bijan, Barkley, Breece Hall tier when healthy. If not for injury he'd be talked about as a first round pick. 

He does everything great 

[Maximum Overkill 1,420]

On 9/21/2024 at 8:13 PM, Super Cubs said:

Dynasty/keeper do you view Brooks a potential game changer or just another mid level RB with some good games and some bad? 

No, he's a legit game changing stud. 

[weepaws 3,015]

54 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Yup. People don't understand, he's in that Bijan, Barkley, Breece Hall tier when healthy. If not for injury he'd be talked about as a first round pick. 

He does everything great 

Understand that, but he was injured right?  

[nobody 2,471]

He's going to have to beat out Chuba.

[Mike FF Today 709]

Bad news as Brooks tore his ACL in Week 14 against the Eagles. It's the same knee he had ACL surgery on in college.

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1866197347702653418

"For the second time in 13 months, Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks tore the ACL in his right knee. Brooks went down on a non-contact injury Sunday vs. the Eagles. He tore his ACL at Texas on Nov. 11, 2023."

 

[weepaws 3,015]

Wow, that’s awful news.  

[Ehlana 25]

That sucks.

[IGotWorms 4,041]

Robert Edwards without the one good year  

[Super Cubs 152]

the guy can not catch a break.   I hope all work out well for him.

[Ray_T 721]

poor kid.   hes now at the point where he will be lucky to ever be a starter.   2x ACL tear is bad news.

[The PosterFormerlyKnownAs 78]

I feel terrible for Brooks (and me as an overdrafter, year long stash). But have to give the Panthers credit  … the “overbuy” on Hubbard contract extension now looks brilliant.

[IGotWorms 4,041]

4 hours ago, The PosterFormerlyKnownAs said:

I feel terrible for Brooks (and me as an overdrafter, year long stash). But have to give the Panthers credit  … the “overbuy” on Hubbard contract extension now looks brilliant.

Not such a good move blowing a top of the second pick on a guy that may never play a meaningful snap 

[The PosterFormerlyKnownAs 78]

1 hour ago, IGotWorms said:

Not such a good move blowing a top of the second pick on a guy that may never play a meaningful snap 

Neither in real life or fantasy.  It kind of sucks.

[nobody 2,471]

6 hours ago, The PosterFormerlyKnownAs said:

I feel terrible for Brooks (and me as an overdrafter, year long stash). But have to give the Panthers credit  … the “overbuy” on Hubbard contract extension now looks brilliant.

I think the Panthers knew something was off on Brooks in regards to the Hubbard deal.