Chris Brooks (running back)
Christopher Brooks is an American professional football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and BYU Cougars.
Early life and career
Brooks is the son of Christopher Brown Sr and Raquel Brooks. Brooks attended El Camino High School in Oceanside, California. He was a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and the 12th best running back in the state of California. During high school, he was also a member of the school's track and field team, qualifying for the California State Meet in the long jump as a 2018 senior.College career
California
As a true freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, Christopher Brooks, appeared in all 13 of the Golden Bears games off the bench. After running back Patrick Laird was injured in the first half of the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl against TCU, Brooks took over as the team's primary running back, totaling 71 all-purpose yards on 14 carries and three receptions.As a sophomore, Brooks posted career highs in carries, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
In 2020, Brooks was hindered by injuries, appearing in only three games.
In his senior season, Brooks rushed for 607 yards and six touchdowns, averaging a Cal career-best 5.2 yards per carry. On December 6, 2021, he entered the transfer portal.
BYU
Brooks transferred to Brigham Young University for the 2022 season. He appeared in 11 games, starting eight, while averaging 6.28 yards per carry, fourth best all time in Cougars' history. On November 26, 2022, Brooks rushed for a BYU career-best 23 carries and 164 yards in a 35–26 win over Stanford. At the 2023 Hula Bowl in Orlando, Brooks totaled 101 all-purpose yards and was named the game's offensive MVP.Professional career
Miami Dolphins
On April 29, 2023, Brooks signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. Brooks made the Dolphins' final roster. He was placed on injured reserve on October 20. Brooks was activated on December 19.Brooks was released by the Dolphins on September 2, 2024, with an injury settlement.