AUSTIN, Texas — Former Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks is heading to Carolina.
The Longhorns' 2023 lead rusher was taken by the Panthers in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday.
In 2023, Brooks succeeded the two-headed rushing attack of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson after the duo departed for the NFL. At times, Brooks was the cog that made the Longhorns' offensive machine run.
In 11 games in 2023, Brooks finished with 1,139 yards on 187 carries, scoring 10 touchdowns. He also grabbed 25 catches for 286 yards and a touchdown through the air.
Had it not been for a torn ACL suffered in week 11 against TCU, Brooks may very well have been a late first round pick in this year's draft.
Brooks will now join a Panthers backfield that was among the worst statistically in the NFL last season. He may find himself in a starting role in his rookie season.