Kennedy Brooks Explained

Kennedy Brooks
Position:Running back
Birth Date:8 October 1998
Birth Place:Mansfield, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:213
High School:Mansfield
(Mansfield, TX)
College:Oklahoma (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:BrooKe01
Cflstatus:American

Kennedy Brooks (born October 8, 1998) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Early years

Brooks attended Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas.[1] During his high school career he had 7,658 yards and 96 touchdowns.[2] As a senior in 2016, he was the recipient of the Landry Award as the top player in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.[3] He committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football.[4]

College career

Kennedy missed his first season at Oklahoma in 2017 with a shoulder injury and redshirted.[5] He returned from the injury in 2018, to rush for 1,056 yards on 119 carries with 12 touchdowns.[6]

College statistics

YearGames Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
201812 0 119 1,056 8.9 86 12 10 57 5.7 11 0
201913 10 155 1,011 6.5 48 6 10 79 7.9 24 0
2020DNP
202113 7 1981,253 6.3 65 13 9 73 8.1 25 0
Career 38 17 472 3,320 7.0 86 31 29 209 7.2 25 0

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On April 30, 2022, Brooks was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2022 NFL draft.[7] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] [9] He was released on November 29. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 19, 2023.[10] He was released on August 29, 2023.[11]

Philadelphia Stars

On October 31, 2023, Brooks signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).[12] The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[13]

Memphis Showboats

On January 5, 2024, Brooks was selected by the Memphis Showboats during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[14] He was waived on March 2, 2024.[15]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On April 12, 2024, Brooks signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Florek . Michael . August 12, 2016 . Coach explains what makes Mansfield RB Kennedy Brooks, SportsDayHS' preseason offensive player, so good . September 2, 2019 . . A. H. Belo Corporation.
  2. Web site: Mussatto . Joe . November 21, 2018 . OU football: Forget speed and strength, Kennedy Brooks is just good at football . September 2, 2019 . . GateHouse Media.
  3. Web site: Wixon . Matt . December 12, 2016 . Mansfield running back Kennedy Brooks wins Landry Award . November 14, 2023 . Dallas Morning News.
  4. Web site: Gosset . Brian . October 3, 2016 . Mansfield's Kennedy Brooks commits to Oklahoma . September 2, 2019 . . McClatchy.
  5. Web site: Davis . Spenser . August 20, 2017 . Ex-Mansfield star, freshman Sooners' RB Kennedy Brooks out for season with shoulder injury . September 2, 2019 . . A. H. Belo Corporation.
  6. Web site: October 22, 2018 . Kennedy Brooks is latest star freshman RB at Oklahoma . September 2, 2019 . . Associated Press.
  7. Web site: Kempski . Jimmy . May 1, 2022 . Analyzing the Eagles' reported 2022 undrafted free agent class . November 14, 2023 . PhillyVoice.
  8. Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 30, 2022 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 31, 2022 . Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. Web site: Hurley, Sage . January 19, 2023 . Eagles sign RB Kennedy Brooks to a reserve/future contract . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  11. Web site: Spadaro, Dave . McPherson, Chris . August 29, 2023 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  12. Web site: Larsen . James . November 1, 2023 . Philadelphia Stars Sign Free Agent RB Kennedy Brooks For 2024 . November 1, 2023 . Pro Football Newsroom . en-US.
  13. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  14. Web site: Reports . Staff . 2024-01-06 . UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams . 2024-01-07 . Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More . en.
  15. News: March 2, 2024 . UFL Player Transactions, Saturday March 2, 2024 . March 3, 2024 . UFLBoard.com.
  16. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings . 2024-04-18 . CFL.ca . en.