Social media reactions to Cincinnati Bengals selecting Tahj Brooks in NFL Draft
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One of the greatest running backs in Texas Tech history finally heard his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Tajh Brooks in the 6th round with the No. 193 overall pick.
The 5-9, 220 pound running back had back-to-back 1,500 yard seasons in his final two years at Texas Tech. He finished his career in Lubbock with 4,557 yards and 45 touchdowns on 879 carries. He also added 548 yards and 2 touchdowns on 102 receptions.
Drafted to run wild.#WhoDey x @just_tahj pic.twitter.com/tJzrYf9nhL
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 26, 2025
In 2024, Brooks became the all-time leading rusher in Texas Tech program history. He's also the only running back in program history with multiple 1,500-yard rushing seasons, along with setting the program record with 23 career games of 100 yards or more.
Brooks joins a crowded running back room with the Bengals, but the belief is that he could carve out some early reps as a rookie.
Here are some of the top social media reactions from fans after the Bengals drafted Brooks:
The Bengals get a powerful running back who keeps his legs moving in Tahj Brooks pic.twitter.com/h7njwev7tg
— Joe DiTullio (@DiTullioJoe) April 26, 2025
"Two-time captain. First team Academic All-American. Best blocking back in this Draft. That's the stuff you don't get in YouTube highlight reels. It's what you learn in conversations here in Indy."
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) April 26, 2025
Tahj Brooks is a steal. pic.twitter.com/EpvXOgzrUt
AWESOME pick for the #Bengals in Tahj Brooks, a productive and 3-down RB.
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) April 26, 2025
Brooks showcased his burst, contact balance and pass catching/blocking at TTU and during @ShrineBowl week.
Only three players have 3000+ rushing yards over the last two years in this class:
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Tahj Brooks is an animal with great production and experience! Solid fun pick! Who Dey! #Bengals pic.twitter.com/fV1euDm8q4
— GameOn513 (@gameonjmoney) April 26, 2025
Tahj Brooks was an absolute workhorse at Texas Tech.
— Gridiron Grading (@GridironGrading) April 26, 2025
His 881 career carries were the most of any RB prospect in the class and his 5100 total yards were right behind Jeanty and Skattebo.
This is about when he should’ve been drafted, but he can step in and play right away. https://t.co/KGTl2SJmHb
For all of their misuse of resources, if the Bengals land RB1 and RB2 in the 5th and 6th rounds, that's excellent.
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) April 26, 2025
Here's Tahj Brooks on what it was like to get drafted and what he's looking forward to with the Bengals @just_tahj @ManorHSFootball @SpectrumNews1TX pic.twitter.com/e7pzLE0osF
— Travis Recek (@TravisRecek) April 26, 2025
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