How will Jonathon Brooks affect your fantasy season

04/10/2024

Jonathon Brooks is ranked at the top of most drafts boards out of all of the running backs available. Although Brooks finished the season on a torn ACL he looked amazing in the games that he was available, especially with the speed he displayed. If I was an NFL team I wouldn't draft Brooks in the first due to the availability he displayed in college, but he should definitely be 2nd round pick. 

According to NFL's block grade he scored a 6.38 prospect grade which is pretty good for a running back. Brooks RB comparison is Jamaal Charles, now will Brooks be that good? He can be with his speed, agility and size that he displays. He has the potential to be the best of the best running backs in the league.

When it comes to fantasy though we wouldn't suggest drafting him before the 6th and even the 7th round due to which team he is drafted to. He is mostly picked to go to the Ravens in which case he will be a back up running back so he wont get many reps behind Derrick Henry and J.K. Dobbins. If he does get drafted to the Ravens Brooks should not go until the 7th round in keeper leagues and 8th or 9th round for normal PPR drafts.