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By SmokinwithWilly · Posted
We've got over 200m, a 1st rounder, and a 3rd rd swing tackle/guard invested in in our oline right now and the shortest line to the QB is through a guy that is being moved to center coming off injury. Taking one of the top centers would be the most unPanther thing the Panthers could ever do. -
By Captain Morgan · Posted
from The Beast (Brugler) on Brooks STRENGTHS: Shifty athlete with outstanding run balance and vision … skillfully presses the hole and sets up defenders with subtle juke steps, forcing tacklers to dive at ankles (credits Texas RB coach Tashard Choice for developing his elusiveness, especially at the second level) … instantly changes gaps (and frustrates linebackers) with his explosive jump cuts … able to breeze through arm tackles with his initial acceleration through holes and in/out of his cuts … sticky hands as a receiver with the body control and catch radius to pull in off-target throws … dangerous target in the flat with his ability to make the first man miss … blocks with the awareness and toughness needed for pass pro … only one fumble in college … described as a “genuine” person by his teammates and as an “invaluable” leader by head coach Steve Sarkisian; had such an impact that Sarkisian sent him on the field for the final snap (victory formation) of the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game (just weeks postACL surgery) … averaged north of 6.0 yards per carry in each of his three seasons in Austin. WEAKNESSES: Tall, well-defined body type but leaner than ideal with inconsistent power and pad level … guilty of making too many moves in the backfi eld when the read calls for him to get downhill in short yardage … shows patience on one play, not enough the next … bl ocking skill set is promising, but he prefers to slam his shoulder into blitzers instead of setting up shop and using his hands … saw just 46 snaps on special teams … medical evaluation will be important after he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee (November 2023), which required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season and the draft process; also battled injury as a sophomore and had bilateral hernia surgery the day after the bowl game (December 2022), which sidelined him for most of 2023 spring practices … only threequarters of a season’s worth of starting production. SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Brooks emerged as the Longhorns’ go-to back in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread RPO offense, which utilizes both zone and gap principles. After two years behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, he put together an All-America-level season in 2023 prior to suffering a torn ACL (ranked top five in the FBS in rushing at the time of his injury). Despite a wide gait and long legs, Brooks is a controlled, instinctive runner who forces missed tackles with his subtle ability to set up defenders and string together moves with timely, sharp cuts. He can be inconsistent in short-yardage situations but offers third-down value with his promise as a blocker and natural pass-catching traits. Overall, Brooks is a springy, balanced athlete with a feel for lane development and the elusive traits to create his own yardage, both at the line of scrimmage and on the second level. Stylistically, he reminds me of Kenyan Drake, although Brooks has much better vision and big-play potential (assuming he returns to his pre-injury form). GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 48 overall) -
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