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RotoWire YouTube fantasy football takes on Jonathon Brooks
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All RotoWire YouTube insights about Jonathon Brooks
PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026
Brooks is a more natural talent than Chuba Hubbard, and Carolina's commitment to him suggests they want it to work, with analyst projecting around 950 yards and 6 touchdowns as a baseline, potentially rising to 1,300-1,400 yards and 7-9 touchdowns with positive news.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
Canales wants to utilize Brooks in the screen game and with design looks out of the backfield, leveraging his receiving ability more than was done with Chuba Hubbard.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
If Brooks stays healthy, he could produce a top-15 running back season based on his receiving ability and balanced skill set, with projections around 1,300-1,400 total yards and 7-9 touchdowns.PositiveInjuryJul 16, 2026
Jonathan Brooks should be close to 100% health after multiple years off since his ACL tear, with a longer recovery window than initially expected, though acceleration durability throughout the season remains a concern.PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is subtly one of the best running backs in his class and represents a more naturally talented option than Chuba Hubbard, with better all-around skills including contact balance, receiving, and pass protection.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
Jonathan Brooks' receiving ability and natural talent position him to be utilized in screen passes and designed plays out of the backfield under Canales, an advantage over Chuba Hubbard.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Jonathan Brooks could finish as a top-15 running back this season if he stays healthy, driven by his receiving ability and balanced skill set that fits coordinator Canales' system.NegativeValueJul 14, 2026
Adam Levitan is uncomfortable with Brooks' draft price, noting he was okay with Brooks at picks 120-130 but not when he starts going in the 90s, especially given the Panthers paid Chuba Hubbard and the uncertainty of the backfield.PositiveBreakoutJul 14, 2026
Brooks offers pass-catching upside and could follow a Rico Dowdle pathway, providing floor with receiving work while having a chance to earn early-season touches similar to how the Panthers won't eliminate Chuba Hubbard in week one.NegativeValueJul 14, 2026
Brooks is being drafted too early in the 90s overall range given the Panthers paid Chuba Hubbard and Brooks' injury concerns, making him a poor value at that price.NegativeBustJul 14, 2026
The analyst has a full fade on Brooks due to his injury history, Panthers situation, and concerns about being an injury outlier, though he's willing to consider him at 120-130 overall.NegativeInjuryJul 14, 2026
Brooks has undergone three surgeries on the same knee after two ACL tears, raising significant durability concerns despite optimistic Twitter narratives about the second surgery being a cleanup.PositiveProjectionJul 12, 2026
Brooks' college numbers at Texas were in line with Bijan Robinson's and he was the first running back selected in the 2024 draft class, indicating high-level prospect pedigree.PositiveRoleJul 12, 2026
Brooks is an elite receiver and pass-catcher who fits Dave Canales' offensive scheme better than Chuba Hubbard, with elite potential in the screen game.PositiveProjectionJul 12, 2026
Brooks is projected to become a top-15 back weekly by mid-season as the clear RB1 on an improved, run-centric offense, potentially becoming an RB2 in flex spots.PositiveBreakoutJul 12, 2026
Brooks has significant upside to take over the backfield from Chuba Hubbard, who was one of the most inefficient running backs in the NFL last year with zero explosive runs on 130+ carries.PositiveValueJul 12, 2026
Brooks can be comfortably drafted in round seven in home league drafts, ranked as RB29 overall at 77th overall, offering top-tier RB3 range value with potential to take over the backfield.PositiveProjectionJul 12, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is ranked RB29 at 77th overall, positioned at the top tier of RB3 range with upside to truly take over the backfield unlike other committee backs.PositiveValueJul 12, 2026
Jonathan Brooks has moved from 9th-10th round expectations to round 6-8 territory; you can probably comfortably get him in round seven, but round eight or lower is unlikely in sharper drafts.PositiveProjectionJul 12, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is rising in ADP and ranked RB30 in FFPC, slightly ahead of Chuba Hubbard, with NFFC drafters gravitating toward his upside.PositiveRoleJul 10, 2026
Dave Canales is a running back whisperer who has consistently gotten strong production from his RB1, and Brooks is expected to be that guy in Carolina's offense.PositiveValueJul 10, 2026
Jonathan Brooks was the first running back selected in the 2024 draft class and offers unbelievable value on platforms like Underdog, Sleeper, and ESPN, though the discount is already gone on NFC and FFPC where he's going 20+ picks ahead of Chuba Hubbard.PositiveBreakoutJul 10, 2026
Nelson Sousa identifies Jonathan Brooks as one of his must-draft targets, expecting his talent to rise to the top in Carolina's offense despite potential early committee work, similar to how Javante Williams eventually took over in Dallas.PositiveBreakoutJul 10, 2026
Brooks has elite draft profile and talent, with immaculate vibes in Carolina from coaches, beat reporters, and former player Jonathan Stewart (who endorsed buying his jersey), signaling a potential return to form after two years of injuries.