Tahj Brooks
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It's never good for a running back to fall to the sixth round of the draft, especially when that running back lands on a depth chart with multiple established NFL runners like Cincinnati has, so plenty is working against Brooks as a rookie. Chase Brown is likely locked into a three-down role or something close to it, and whatever Brown doesn't claim might go to Zack Moss (neck) and Samaje Perine. All of Brown, Moss and Perine have credibility through all three downs, so the fact that Brooks might have a credible three-down skill set of his own might not be enough to get him an initial opportunity. If Brooks does get his chance to run then there's reason to believe he'll capitalize, however. Brooks accumulated 4,557 yards (5.2 YPC) and 45 touchdowns in 56 games at Texas Tech, adding 102 receptions for 548 yards and two touchdowns on 131 targets (77.9 percent catch rate, 5.4 YPT). Brooks is densely built at 5-foot-9, 214 pounds, and was previously listed at an even heavier 230 pounds at Texas Tech. For Brooks to carry such a dense frame and still run with the coordination he does indicates that he might have an uncommon combination of anchor and functional movement, which could pay off well at running back even despite Brooks' lack of long-range speed. Read Past Outlooks
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Takes 14 touches for 56 yards
Brooks took 11 carries for 47 yards and caught three of four targets for nine yards in a 31-17 preseason win at Washington on Monday.
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The rookie sixth-round pick had 10 carries for 26 yards and one catch for three yards in the preseason opener, coming in after Chase Brown and Samaje Perine. It was a similar story Monday, with Brown taking five carries on the first drive and then calling it a night. Brooks first entered midway through the first quarter and ended up playing well into the third quarter before handing things over to Kendall Milton. Brooks appears on track for a Week 1 roster spot, and while he may not initially have a role in the game plan, he'll be needed if Brown misses time.
The rookie sixth-round pick had 10 carries for 26 yards and one catch for three yards in the preseason opener, coming in after Chase Brown and Samaje Perine. It was a similar story Monday, with Brown taking five carries on the first drive and then calling it a night. Brooks first entered midway through the first quarter and ended up playing well into the third quarter before handing things over to Kendall Milton. Brooks appears on track for a Week 1 roster spot, and while he may not initially have a role in the game plan, he'll be needed if Brown misses time.
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Measurables Review
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Held to 29 total yards
Brooks took 10 carries for 26 yards and caught one of two targets for three yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Eagles.
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Path to touches becomes clearer
Brooks has clearer path to backfield work behind starter Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in the wake of Cincinnati releasing Zack Moss (neck) on Wednesday, Kelly Singh of SI.com reports.
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Looks comfortable as pass catcher
Brooks is making a strong impression with his pass-catching skills in practices, WLWT's Jaron May reports.
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Taken by Cincinnati in sixth round
The Bengals selected Brooks in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 193rd overall.
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Better shot at roster spot?
Brooks, whom the Bengals selected out of Texas Tech in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, figures to have a better chance at securing a roster spot due to the release of veteran Zack Moss on Wednesday, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com.
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Brooks has already earned early praise in training camp for his pass-catching prowess and finished his college career with consecutive 1,500-yard-plus seasons and 27 total touchdowns on the ground during that same span, so the upside is certainly there. However, as a sixth-round pick, Brooks presumably had a reasonable chance of falling victim to a numbers game at the end of preseason had Moss still been on the roster, but the latter's release represents one fewer obstacle to the versatile rookie securing a reserve role behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine.
Brooks has already earned early praise in training camp for his pass-catching prowess and finished his college career with consecutive 1,500-yard-plus seasons and 27 total touchdowns on the ground during that same span, so the upside is certainly there. However, as a sixth-round pick, Brooks presumably had a reasonable chance of falling victim to a numbers game at the end of preseason had Moss still been on the roster, but the latter's release represents one fewer obstacle to the versatile rookie securing a reserve role behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine.