Chris Brooks (running back)

Christopher Brooks (born Brown, January 11, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and BYU Cougars.

Chris Brooks

No. 30 – Green Bay Packers
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(2000-01-11) January 11, 2000 (age 25) Oceanside, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:	El Camino (Oceanside)
College:	California (2018–2021) BYU (2022)
NFL draft:	2023: undrafted
Career history
Miami Dolphins (2023) Green Bay Packers (2024–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Rushing yards: 289 Rushing average: 5.3 Rushing touchdowns: 1 Receptions: 11 Receiving yards: 69 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and career

Brooks is the son of Christopher Brown Sr and Raquel Brooks.^[1] 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.^[2] 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 (formerly known as Christopher Brown), appeared in all 13 of the Golden Bears games off the bench.^[3] 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 (208), rushing yards (914), rushing touchdowns (8), receptions (22), receiving yards (166) and receiving touchdowns (4).

In 2020, Brooks was hindered by injuries, appearing in only three games (two starts).

In his senior season, Brooks rushed for 817 yards and six touchdowns, averaging a Cal career-best 5.2 yards per carry. On December 6, 2021, he entered the transfer portal.^[2]

BYU

Brooks transferred to Brigham Young University for the 2022 season.^[4] 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.^[5] At the 2023 Hula Bowl in Orlando, Brooks totaled 101 all-purpose yards and was named the game's offensive MVP.^[6][7]

College statistics

Season	Games		Rushing				Receiving
	GP	GS	Att	Yards	Avg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
California Golden Bears
2018	13	0	37	148	4.0	1	5	31	6.2	0
2019	13	12	208	914	4.4	8	22	166	7.5	4
2020	3	2	21	65	3.1	1	4	17	4.3	0
2021	12	4	116	607	5.2	4	19	131	6.9	3
BYU Cougars
2022	11	8	130	817	6.3	6	10	98	9.8	0
Career	52	26	512	2,551	5.0	20	60	443	7.4	7

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in (1.85 m)	219 lb (99 kg)	31 in (0.79 m)	8+1⁄2 in (0.22 m)	4.63 s	1.62 s	2.65 s	4.35 s	7.13 s	37.0 in (0.94 m)	10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)	21 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

Miami Dolphins

On April 29, 2023, Brooks signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.^[9][10] Brooks made the Dolphins' final roster. He was placed on injured reserve on October 20.^[11] Brooks was activated on December 19.^[12]

Brooks was released by the Dolphins on September 2, 2024, with an injury settlement.^[13]

Green Bay Packers

Brooks was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad on September 3, 2024.^[14] He was signed to the Packers' active roster on September 17.^[15] In Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints, Brooks scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush.^[16] In 15 total games for Green Bay, he rushed 36 times for 183 yards, and had 11 receptions for 69 yards.^[17]

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2023	MIA	9	0	19	106	5.6	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	GB	15	0	36	183	5.1	23	1	11	69	6.3	15	0	0	0
Career		24	0	55	289	5.3	52	1	11	69	6.3	15	0	0	0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2023	MIA	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2024	GB	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	2	9	4.5	5	0	0	0
Total		2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	4.5	5	0	0	0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Personal life

In 2021, Brooks changed his last name from "Brown" to his mother's maiden name.^[1]