Horns RB Brooks has torn ACL, out for season

Dave Wilson, ESPN Personnel WriterNov 12, 2023, 02:41 PM ET

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Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He formerly worked at The Dallas Early Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.Texas running back Jonathon

Brooks will have surgical treatment after suffering a torn ACL on Saturday versus TCU and is out for the season, the school stated Sunday.Brooks, who replaced first-round choice Bijan Robinson in Texas’backfield, was a trustworthy force for the Longhorns this year, rushing for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in 10 games. He ranks sixth in the FBS in hurrying lawns and seventh in hurrying yards per game(113.9 YPG).”We’re sad for Jonathon,

“coach Steve Sarkisian stated in a statement.”He was having a fantastic season and leaves a space that requires to be filled. But we know he will continue to be an important leader on our team, helping us prepare as we move forward in our mission this season.”Editor’s Picks 2 Related After rushing for 109 yards combined in Texas

‘ first 2 games of the year, wins over Rice and Alabama, Brooks has eight straight games with a minimum of 98 hurrying yards, consisting of 218 versus Kansas on Sept. 30. He likewise captured 25 passes for 286 lawns and one goal, including taking a screen pass 73 backyards to establish a rating Saturday against TCU.The Longhorns are 9-1 after the 29-26 win in Fort Worth and are No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings along with the newest AP Leading 25 poll.Brooks, a third-year sophomore from Hallettsville, Texas, has actually averaged 6.2 backyards per carry on 238 efforts in his Texas career.He was considered a top NFL draft prospect, with ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranking him No. 1 at his position.

Brooks is now most likely to go back to Texas following surgical treatment on his best knee and rehab. “I understand he’ll work exceptionally hard in his healing, return to complete speed as soon as he can, and we will exist by his side supporting him through all of that,”Sarkisian stated.