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| Memphis Showboats | |
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 8, 1998 Mansfield, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mansfield (Mansfield, TX) |
| College: | Oklahoma (2017–2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Kennedy Brooks (born October 8, 1998) is an American football running back for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). 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
| Oklahoma | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | 119 | 1,056 | 8.9 | 86 | 12 | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 10 | 155 | 1,011 | 6.5 | 48 | 6 | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | DNP | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 198 | 1,253 | 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
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+5⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
209 lb (95 kg) |
30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) |
7+5⁄8 in (0.19 m) | 4.59 s | 1.52 s | 2.60 s | 4.40 s | 7.03 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) | 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | 14 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8] | ||||||||||||
Philadelphia Eagles
On April 30, 2022, Brooks was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2022 NFL Draft.[9] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] He was released on November 29. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 19, 2023.[12] He was released on August 29, 2023.[13]
Philadelphia Stars
On October 31, 2023, Brooks signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).[14] The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[15]
Memphis Showboats
On January 5, 2024, Brooks was selected by the Memphis Showboats of the UFL.[16]
References
- ↑ Florek, Michael (August 12, 2016). "Coach explains what makes Mansfield RB Kennedy Brooks, SportsDayHS' preseason offensive player, so good". The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo Corporation. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ↑ Mussatto, Joe (November 21, 2018). "OU football: Forget speed and strength, Kennedy Brooks is just good at football". The Oklahoman. GateHouse Media. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ↑ Wixon, Matt (December 12, 2016). "Mansfield running back Kennedy Brooks wins Landry Award". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Gosset, Brian (October 3, 2016). "Mansfield's Kennedy Brooks commits to Oklahoma". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. McClatchy. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ↑ Davis, Spenser (August 20, 2017). "Ex-Mansfield star, freshman Sooners' RB Kennedy Brooks out for season with shoulder injury". The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo Corporation. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ↑ "Kennedy Brooks is latest star freshman RB at Oklahoma". Fox Sports. Associated Press. October 22, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ↑ "Kennedy Brooks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ↑ "Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ↑ Kempski, Jimmy (May 1, 2022). "Analyzing the Eagles' reported 2022 undrafted free agent class". PhillyVoice. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2022). "Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ↑ Hurley, Sage (January 19, 2023). "Eagles sign RB Kennedy Brooks to a reserve/future contract". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ↑ Spadaro, Dave; McPherson, Chris (August 29, 2023). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ↑ Larsen, James (November 1, 2023). "Philadelphia Stars Sign Free Agent RB Kennedy Brooks For 2024". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ↑ Reports, Staff (January 6, 2024). "UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. Retrieved January 7, 2024.