Jonathon Brooks
20-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
0
YDS
0
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Brooks was the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft (46th overall), and with such a substantial investment the Panthers clearly expect him to become a starter at some point. The question is whether that time is already here or if it might more so be in 2025, considering Brooks is returning from a Nov. 11 ACL tear and is one of the youngest players from his draft class (21 in July). Between the injury recovery and the potential need for development time, Brooks is no sure thing to displace incumbent starter Chuba Hubbard, who ran for more yardage and touchdowns in a 13-game span at Oklahoma State than Brooks did over his entire three-year career at Texas. While he hasn't been as successful as a professional, Hubbard isn't exactly a pushover, coming off a 2023 season with 1,135 yards from scrimmage in an offense that ranked 31st in scoring and 32nd in points. Pass-catching skill is where Brooks figures to have an immediate advantage, potentially opening up a significant role even if the Panthers keep Hubbard occupied as their lead runner. Of course, both backs will be somewhat dependent on QB Bryce Young rebounding from a dreadful rookie year under new coach Dave Canales, who at least has the help of veteran offseason additions like WR Diontae Johnson, LG Damien Lewis and RG Robert Hunt. Read Past Outlooks
On track for camp
Brooks (knee) remains on track to be cleared for training camp, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Brooks said the ACL tear he suffered in November didn't come with any damage to other ligaments -- a factor that likely contributed to the Panthers' confidence making him the first back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft (46th overall). He's begun running and plans to resume cutting soon, with the intention of participating at the start of training camp in late July, shortly after his 21st birthday. Brooks didn't play much at Texas until Bijan Robinson left for the NFL, but once he got his chance the results were impressive, with Brooks recording 1,139 rushing yards and 286 receiving yards in 11 games last season. In Carolina, he joins a backfield with veterans Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders, though it isn't clear if the latter will have a role after his poor showing last season.
Brooks said the ACL tear he suffered in November didn't come with any damage to other ligaments -- a factor that likely contributed to the Panthers' confidence making him the first back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft (46th overall). He's begun running and plans to resume cutting soon, with the intention of participating at the start of training camp in late July, shortly after his 21st birthday. Brooks didn't play much at Texas until Bijan Robinson left for the NFL, but once he got his chance the results were impressive, with Brooks recording 1,139 rushing yards and 286 receiving yards in 11 games last season. In Carolina, he joins a backfield with veterans Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders, though it isn't clear if the latter will have a role after his poor showing last season.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Jonathon Brooks lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Jonathon Brooks Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Jonathon Brooks See More
The NFL Draft sent best ball drafters scrambling as new talent landed on NFL depth charts, including Ladd McConkey in a weak Chargers wideout rotation.
Malik Nabers is an elite wide receiver prospect, but his landing spot was bad enough to delay his full arrival.
Jim Coventry analyzes veteran winners and losers from this year's draft, including Dak Prescott, who benefited from whom the Cowboys did *not* draft.
Raiders TE Michael Mayer and Colts WR Adonai Mitchell are two of the many players whose volume projections had to be adjusted downward after the 2024 NFL Draft. RW's Jerry Donabedian breaks it all down.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely to be eased into role
Brooks is likely to be eased into the lead-back role for Carolina in 2024, David Newton of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Panthers traded up for Brooks in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft despite already having both Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders in their backfield. However, that depth will allow Brooks -- recovering from a torn ACL -- to slowly take over the majority of carries. Hubbard is instead expected to shoulder most of the workload initially.
The Panthers traded up for Brooks in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft despite already having both Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders in their backfield. However, that depth will allow Brooks -- recovering from a torn ACL -- to slowly take over the majority of carries. Hubbard is instead expected to shoulder most of the workload initially.
More Fantasy News
Carolina picks up in second round
The Panthers selected Brooks (knee) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 46th overall.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Says he's ahead of schedule
Brooks (knee) said Friday that he's ahead of schedule in his rehab from ACL surgery and expects to be medically cleared by July 1, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Could be ready for camp
Brooks is healing as expected from ACL surgery and may be ready for training camp this summer, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.