Jonathon Brooks Favored To Be First Running Back Drafted

Jonathon Brooks Favored To Be First Running Back Drafted

7 months ago

University of Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is the odds-on favorite to be the first running back off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The 20-year-old has -110 odds to be selected first, with Florida State's Trey Benson (+220) and Michigan's Blake Corum (+400) trailing behind him. Brooks sat behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson during his first two collegiate seasons, but he broke out as a redshirt sophomore in 2023 with 187 carries for 1,139 yards and rushing 10 touchdowns to go along with 25 receptions for 286 yards and one receiving score. He suffered a torn ACL on November 11, but if he's the first ball carrier drafted, fantasy managers can assume the team who selects him is comfortable with his medical report.

Source: DraftKings