Tahj Brooks

Cincinnati Bengals
Running Back #25

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	May 13, 2002
Height	5'10"
Weight	230 lb

Draft

College	Texas Tech
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 6, Overall: 193
Team	CIN

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
1.65	6.565	0.08

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Tahj Brooks: Tahj Brooks Has Flashed in Camp and Earned a Role

Cincinnati Bengals' sixth round rookie running back has done enough through camp to earn the top backup spot on the latest 53-man projection. Chase Brown showed down the stretch last season that he can thrive in a workhorse role, and projects that the team will keep only three running backs on their initial roster, with Brooks and Perine splitting backup duty. Brooks had an extremely productive college career, and he is built for hard yardage and goal-line work. At 230 pounds, he outweighs Brown by about 15 pounds. His pass-blocking skills have also reportedly carried over as he transitions to the pro game, which is usually one of the most difficult hurdles to clear for a rookie trying to make his way onto the field. Brooks could have standalone value if he's able to vulture goal-line carries, and his upside is as high as any backup in the league should Brown miss time to injury.

Aug. 24, 2025 5:31 PM EST