History of Tahj Brooks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 30, 2025

Tahj Brooks is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. He honed his skills playing college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Brooks was drafted into the NFL by the Bengals in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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May 13, 2002: Tahj Brooks Born

On May 13, 2002, Tahj Brooks was born.

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2015: Reference to DeAndre Washington's season

In 2023, Tahj Brooks became the first Texas Tech running back to eclipse 1,000 yards in a single season since DeAndre Washington in 2015.

2020: Freshman Year at Texas Tech

In 2020, as a true freshman at Texas Tech, Tahj Brooks rushed for 255 yards on 69 carries with four touchdowns over 10 games.

2021: Sophomore Year at Texas Tech

In 2021, as a sophomore, Tahj Brooks started four of nine games and led the team with 568 yards on 87 carries with seven touchdowns.

2022: Leading Rusher for Texas Tech

In 2022, Tahj Brooks finished as the team's leading rusher for the Texas Tech, finishing with 691 yards on 147 carries and seven touchdowns over 13 games and six starts.

December 11, 2023: Announced Return for 2024 Season

On December 11, 2023, Tahj Brooks announced that he would be returning for the 2024 season.

2023: 100-yard rushing games and Doak Walker Award Semifinalist

In 2023, Tahj Brooks had 100-yards rushing in four consecutive games, becoming the first Texas Tech running back to do so in the 21st century. He had his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season against TCU, becoming the first Texas Tech running back to eclipse 1,000 yards in a single season since DeAndré Washington in 2015. Brooks was named a semifinalist for the 2023 Doak Walker Award.

2024: All-time leader in Rush Attempts and Rushing Yards

In 2024, Against Iowa State, Tahj Brooks became the Red Raiders' all-time leader in rush attempts; the following game, against Colorado, Brooks surpassed Byron Hanspard as the program leader in rushing yards.