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Tahj Brooks

RB

Tahj Brooks came into the league as a 6th-round selection (193rd overall) in 2025, drafted out of Texas Tech. He's currently with CIN, in his 2nd season in the league. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 45 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 220#

College

Texas Tech

Draft

Rd 6, 193rd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.7

57th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.92
Receiving×0.14+0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

Week 1 projection · vs TB

Methodology
Rush yds15.8 (0–33.8)51% 15.5+
Rush yds15.8 (0–33.8)51% 15.5+
Rush yds15.8 (0–33.8)51% 15.5+
Rush yds15.8 (0–33.8)51% 15.5+
Rush yds15.8 (0–33.8)51% 15.5+
Rush yds15.8 (0–33.8)51% 15.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed47▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst38▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility85▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size38▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry65▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving59▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security26▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume7▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN50.73
2025CIN32.5124519

Career profile

Tahj Brooks has appeared in 15 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

He has rushed for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 9 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with CIN: 45 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—48.4
Week 3PIT—48.8
Week 5MIA—49.4

Tahj Brooks — common questions

What position does Tahj Brooks play?
Tahj Brooks is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tahj Brooks played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tahj Brooks has played for CIN (2025–2026).
Where did Tahj Brooks go to college?
Tahj Brooks played college football at Texas Tech.
When was Tahj Brooks drafted?
Tahj Brooks was selected in round 6, 193rd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tahj Brooks scored?
Tahj Brooks has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tahj Brooks's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tahj Brooks rated 50.7 for 2026, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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