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Brooks is finally making headlines for the right reasons, after spending the first two seasons of his career recovering from ACL tears... The 22-year-old even earned some praise from head coach Dave Canales recently... Brooks is one of the few players on this list who could take over the starting role without needing an injury ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Brooks' return from ACL injuries and coaching praise position him as potential lead-back breakout.

Brooks is ranked second among backup RBs after spending his first two seasons recovering from ACL tears. The 22-year-old is back on the practice field and has earned praise from Panthers head coach Dave Canales. The source identifies Brooks as a high-ceiling stash and potential flex option with a realistic shot to become Carolina's lead back before season's end, noting he's one of the few players on the list who could take over the starting role without needing an injury ahead of him. His ADP is rising.

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