Packers RB Chris Brooks Scores First Career Touchdown On MNF
Dec 23, 2024, 8:21 PM
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Tucker Kraft #85 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with Chris Brooks #30 and Malik Heath #18 after scoring a 12 yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter in the game at Ford Field on December 05, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Former BYU running back Chris Brooks ran in the first touchdown of his career against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night.
Midway through the second quarter, Jordan Love gave it to Brooks who took it right up the middle for six.
Former @BYUfootball RB Chris Brooks runs in his first career TD! 🔥
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 24, 2024
Brooks started his career in Miami and played nine games.
He moved on to his second team, the Packers, for year two and immediately got more opportunity.
He was called up to the active roster early in the season and has made 12 appearances for Green Bay.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 24, 2024
So far this season, Brooks has recorded 22 carries for 101 yards.
With the former Cougar as the second-string RB, Green Bay sits at 10-4 and is fighting for a spot in the postseason.
About Chris Brooks
Before his college career, Brooks was a standout player at El Camino High School. The Oceanside, California attended the University of California, Berkeley. Brooks played for the Golden Bears from 2018-21.
In his final season at California, Brooks rushed the ball 116 times for 607 yards and four touchdowns.
During his four seasons with the Bears, Brooks carried the ball 382 times for 1,734 yards and 14 touchdowns. Out of the backfield, Brooks collected 50 receptions for 345 yards and seven touchdowns. Brooks averaged 4.5 yards per carry as a member of the Bears. He played in 41 games for Cal.
Following the 2021 season, the running back transferred to BYU.
Only the beginning for @chris_br0oks26 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cmbIfi7HBB
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 4, 2022
Brooks was an alternate captain during his lone season with the Cougars. The senior was a standout on BYU’s offensive with 817 yards and six touchdowns on 130 rushes. He also hauled in 10 catches for 98 yards.
During BYU’s New Mexico Bowl victory over SMU, Brooks ran the ball 19 times for 88 yards and a touchdown.
Brooks appeared in 11 games for the Cougars, including eight starts. He averaged 6.3 yards per carry as a member of BYU’s football program.
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