2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Tahj Brooks, #28 |
| School | TTU |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 5’10”, 230 |
| Position/Depth | RB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 1st-Team All-Big 12 |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | Oregon, TCU, Kansas, BYU |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 290 Att, 1538 Rush YDS, 10 TD, 29 Rec, 72 Rec YDS |
| 2022 | GP 13, 147 Att, 691 Rush YDS, 7 TD, 26 Rec, 164 Rec YDS, 1 Rec TD |
| 2021 | GP 9, 87 Att, 568 Rush YDS, 7 TD, 6 Rec, 52 Rec YDS |
| 2020 | GP 10, 69 Att, 255 Rush YDS, 4 TD, 13 Rec, 61 Rec YDS |
Player Summary:
Tahj Brooks was a 3-star recruit from Manor, TX, and went to Manor HS. He signed with Texas Tech in 2020.
In 2020, Brooks played in 10 games and had 69 rushes for 255 YDS and 4 TDs. He also had 13 receptions for 61 YDS. In 2021, Brooks played in 9 games and had 87 rushes for 568 YDS and 7 TDs, along with 6 receptions for 52 YDs. In 2022 Brooks played in 13 games with 147 rushes for 691 YDs and 7 TDs, along with 26 receptions for 164 YDs and a touchdown. In 2023 Brooks started in 13 games and had 290 rushes for 1538 YDs and 10 TDs with 29 receptions for 72 YDs.
Player Strengths:
- Powerful runner with a compact frame
- Has good vision and patience to let blocks happen
- Good pass blocker and takes on blitzes well
- Durable and is effective as a receiving back
Player Weaknesses:
- Lacks top-end speed
- Not an overly elusive back
- Can benefit to improve decision-making when finding the hole