Round 6 (193): Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech

[HoosierCat]

Round 6 thread.

[HoosierCat]

Zeirlein again:

Stout runner and workhorse who handled a whopping 633 touches for Texas Tech’s offense over the last two seasons. Brooks runs low to the ground with a powerful base and instant cut quickness to shake tacklers or elude them in tight quarters. He can keep a run alive but doesn’t have the stride length or acceleration to create space and run away from a rally-hard defense, which could turn him into more of a try-hard grinder. He plays on third downs but hasn’t been all that explosive out of the backfield. Brooks’ productivity and ability to force missed tackles give him a chance to become an NFL backup.

also:

Will catch everything thrown into his frame.

Puts funk into contact on blitz pickup and chip blocks.

That’s right boys…

 

[TJJackson]

and we finish with a fuckin' running back.    JEEBUS!!!!!!!!    why do I have to be a fan of this team

[volcom69]

This is guy is awesome! I can see him having a huge role if they use him. Great pick up there 

[ArmyBengal]

Thought he got hurt which sapped all his speed? Think that’s why he fell so far.

Maybe I’m thinking of someone else, but a RB in the 6th huh? Wow. Way to close it out Bengals.

[HoosierCat]

Really good blocker, can see him getting used the same way they used All while he was healthy.

[glasgowbengal]

Good pick 

[volcom69]

They have a really good RB room right now. 

[COB]

Can probably play teams as well.

[Stripes]

I have tried so hard, but I just can't do it. I can't. I don't have it in me.

I have no opinion of this draft pick. It happened. I saw it. Those are my thoughts about Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech.

[ArmyBengal]

Here's a player not getting much press (or maybe I'm not looking hard enough).
With Zack Moss still dealing with the neck injury from last season, Brooks is going to get plenty more snaps during the preseason.
I was wrong about his injury history as well.

Him and Perine seem to be built the same way as far as height and weight are concerned.  Their games are similar as well.
Capable of running between the tackles, hitting the corner, pass blocking and pass catching.

Am I saying he's the next James Brooks for the Bengals?  No, but you see RB's from all rounds break out and he might get that chance.
If nothing else, he could be a solid add to the RB rotation where Brown gets the bulk and provides depth in the same mold as Perine.

Not to be a dick, but I thought they should have released Moss after he ended last season on IR.
I did have high hopes for him though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD7UoIwQ9dg