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Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks will return for another year of eligibility in 2024 after a breakout senior season with the Red Raiders. Brooks announced the decision with a video posted to his social media on Monday.
After being a steady contributor for three years, Brooks exploded in Texas Tech’s offense as a fourth-year player as the Manor, Texas, native rushed for 1,443 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games. The mark was good enough to rank No. 4 nationally, trailing only top 10 Heisman finishers Ollie Gordon II and Cody Schrader from the Power Five ranks.
“This is an exciting day for our program with Tahj announcing his return for next season,” Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. “From our conversations in recent weeks, it was clear that Tahj wants to leave a legacy here at Texas Tech and that a return for next season would help him do just that. Not only is Tahj one of the nation’s top running backs, but he is a phenomenal teammate and leader of this program.”
Brooks enters his final season with a chance to climb up the all-time Texas Tech statistical leaderboard and even challenge for the top spot. With 2,957 yards rushing in his career, Brooks ranks No. 7 on the all-time leaderboard. He needs 1,262 yards rushing over the next season to take over the top spot, held by Byron Hanspard with 4,219 yards rushing.
Listed at 5-foot-10 and 230 pounds, Brooks is a small but powerful back who proved capable of handling an every-down load. Despite the intense focus put on him because of quarterback injuries, Brooks still averaged 5.4 yards per carry as a senior.
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Texas Tech disappointed in 2023, following up a breakout 8-5 campaign by limping to a bowl at 6-6. However, Brooks’ return is a major boost…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2023-12-11 16:16:32
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