Chris Brooks

Christopher Brooks (born Brown, January 11, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and BYU Cougars.

Early life Brooks is the son of Christopher Brown Sr and Raquel Brooks. Brooks attended El Camino High School in Oceanside, California. He was a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and the 12th best running back in the state of California. During high school, he was also a member of the school's track and field team, qualifying for the California State Meet in the long jump as a 2018 senior.

College career California As a true freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, Christopher Brooks (formerly known as Christopher Brown), appeared in all 13 of the Golden Bears games off the bench. After running back Patrick Laird was injured in the first half of the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl against TCU, Brooks took over as the team's primary running back, totaling 71 all-purpose yards on 14 carries and three receptions.

As a sophomore, Brooks posted career highs in carries (208), rushing yards (914), rushing touchdowns (8), receptions (22), receiving yards (166) and receiving touchdowns (4).

In 2020, Brooks was hindered by injuries, appearing in only three games (two starts).

In his senior season, Brooks rushed for 607 yards and six touchdowns, averaging a Cal career-best 5.2 yards per carry. On December 6, 2021, he entered the transfer portal. He appeared in 11 games, starting eight, while averaging 6.28 yards per carry, fourth best all time in Cougars' history. On November 26, 2022, Brooks rushed for a BYU career-best 23 carries and 164 yards in a 35–26 win over Stanford. At the 2023 Hula Bowl in Orlando, Brooks totaled 101 all-purpose yards and was named the game's offensive MVP.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins On April 29, 2023, Brooks signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. Brooks made the Dolphins' final roster. He was placed on injured reserve on October 20. Brooks was activated on December 19.

Brooks was released by the Dolphins on September 2, 2024, with an injury settlement.

Green Bay Packers Brooks was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad on September 3, 2024. He was signed to the Packers' active roster on September 17. In Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints, Brooks scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush. In 15 total games for Green Bay, he rushed 36 times for 183 yards, and had 11 receptions for 69 yards.

On March 4, 2026, Brooks re-signed with the Packers.

Career statistics NFL Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2023 MIA 9 0 19 106 5.6 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 GB 15 0 36 183 5.1 23 1 11 69 6.3 15 0 0 0 2025 GB 17 0 27 106 3.9 12 0 13 91 7.0 16 0 0 0 Career 41 0 82 395 4.8 52 1 102 160 6.7 16 0 0 0 Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2023 MIA 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2024 GB 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 9 4.5 5 0 0 0 2025 GB 1 0 1 16 16.0 16 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0 Total 3 0 1 16 16.0 16 0 3 20 6.7 11 0 0 0 Source: pro-football-reference.com

College Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2018 California 13 0 37 148 4.0 1 5 31 6.2 0 2019 California 13 12 208 914 4.4 8 22 166 7.5 4 2020 California 3 2 21 65 3.1 1 4 17 4.3 0 2021 California 12 4 116 607 5.2 4 19 131 6.9 3 2022 BYU 11 8 130 817 6.3 6 10 98 9.8 0Career 52 26 512 2,551 5.0 20 60 443 7.4 7 Source: sports-reference.com

Personal life In 2021, Brooks changed his last name from "Brown" to his mother's maiden name.