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 |
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| Status: | Active |
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| 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
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| Year | Games | Rushing | Receiving |
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
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| 2018 | 12 | 0 | 119 | 1,056 | 8.9 | 86 | 12 | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 11 | 0 |
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| 2019 | 13 | 10 | 155 | 1,011 | 6.5 | 48 | 6 | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 24 | 0 |
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| 2020 | DNP |
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| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 198 | 1,253 | 6.3 | 65 | 13 | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 25 | 0 |
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| Career | 38 | 17 | 472 | 3,320 | 7.0 | 86 | 31 | 29 | 209 | 7.2 | 25 | 0 | |
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: Wixon . Matt . December 12, 2016 . Mansfield running back Kennedy Brooks wins Landry Award . November 14, 2023 . Dallas Morning News.
- Web site: Gosset . Brian . October 3, 2016 . Mansfield's Kennedy Brooks commits to Oklahoma . September 2, 2019 . . McClatchy.
- 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.
- Web site: October 22, 2018 . Kennedy Brooks is latest star freshman RB at Oklahoma . September 2, 2019 . . Associated Press.
- Web site: Kempski . Jimmy . May 1, 2022 . Analyzing the Eagles' reported 2022 undrafted free agent class . November 14, 2023 . PhillyVoice.
- Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 30, 2022 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 31, 2022 . Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- Web site: Hurley, Sage . January 19, 2023 . Eagles sign RB Kennedy Brooks to a reserve/future contract . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- Web site: Spadaro, Dave . McPherson, Chris . August 29, 2023 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- 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.
- Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
- 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.
- News: March 2, 2024 . UFL Player Transactions, Saturday March 2, 2024 . March 3, 2024 . UFLBoard.com.
- Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings . 2024-04-18 . CFL.ca . en.
