Hogs Haven on Ja'Corey Brooks
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Brooks is a 24-year-old big bodied (6'3", 195 lbs) receiver that the Commanders signed as an undrafted rookie last year... Brooks went undrafted, after a stellar senior season at Louisville, because he lacks the speed and crisp route running to separate consistently, leading to high numbers of contested targets. To his credit, he excels at hauling them in.
STACKED’s take
Brooks' contested-catch ability offers depth upside, but preseason performance will determine if he sticks.
24-year-old undrafted free agent receiver (6'3", 195 lbs) signed by the Commanders in 2025; had a strong preseason, led the team in receptions through three games, and earned a practice squad spot. Elevated for Week 6 against Chicago but received no targets on 6 snaps; suffered a season-ending injury in November but was reportedly healthy when signing his 2026 contract. Lacks elite speed and crisp route running to separate consistently, leading to high contested-target rates, but excels at contested-catch ability. On a team with four WR roster locks and a notable shortage of big receivers, Brooks has a chance to stick as the last depth-chart receiver if he shows preseason promise again; worst-case is another practice squad season or late-season injury replacement role. However, the source notes Brooks was cut before 2026 training camp began and was not signed by any other team, suggesting unknown concerns.
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