Waldman projects 200–210 carries, 900 yards; RB34 with premium-tier upside.
Matt Waldman projects Jonathan Brooks for 200–210 carries, approximately 900 rushing yards, and significantly higher touchdown upside than Chuba Hubard. Waldman compares Brooks favorably to Bejian Robinson and Jalen Gibbs in terms of intelligence, footwork, and contact balance—not raw athleticism—and describes him as a smart, elite pass-blocking back with receiving ability who functions as a closeout back in the Jonathan Taylor mold. Waldman expects Brooks to outscore Hubard by roughly 2:1 in rushing touchdowns and likely in the passing game as well, positioning Brooks as a premium-tier RB alongside JK Dobbins and Bashel. Brooks has risen from RB40 range to RB34 in the past month and is currently going at 95th overall (sixth round) versus Hubard at 72nd overall, creating a 20-pick gap that represents inefficiency and value.
View Jonathon Brooks 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsI'm looking at now at 200 carries... 200 to 210 carries for Brooks. Hubard probably somewhere around 120 to 125... closer to 900 yards for Brooks, closer to 500 yards for Hubard. Brooks outscoring him two to one in touchdowns at least in the running game... for me, Brooks now becomes a guy that you put up there, you start looking at him with guys like JK Dobbins or Bashel.
Jonathon Brooks fantasy football FAQ
- What did Matt Waldman say about Jonathon Brooks?
- Matt Waldman projects Jonathan Brooks for 200–210 carries, approximately 900 rushing yards, and significantly higher touchdown upside than Chuba Hubard. Waldman compares Brooks favorably to Bejian Robinson and Jalen Gibbs in terms of intelligence, footwork, and contact balance—not raw athleticism—and describes him as a smart, elite pass-blocking back with receiving ability who functions as a closeout back in the Jonathan Taylor mold. Waldman expects Brooks to outscore Hubard by roughly 2:1 in rushing touchdowns and likely in the passing game as well, positioning Brooks as a premium-tier RB alongside JK Dobbins and Bashel. Brooks has risen from RB40 range to RB34 in the past month and is currently going at 95th overall (sixth round) versus Hubard at 72nd overall, creating a 20-pick gap that represents inefficiency and value.
- Is this good or bad for Jonathon Brooks's fantasy football value?
- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Jonathon Brooks (CAR). Waldman projects 200–210 carries, 900 yards; RB34 with premium-tier upside.
- Where can I see Jonathon Brooks's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
- Jonathon Brooks's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.