Huddle Up: Brooks will look to stay healthy after injuries derailed his first two seasons, and while he will likely begin the year as the backup, Brooks should have every opportunity to carve out a bigger role as the year progresses. Consider him a low-end RB3 with upside.

Huddle Up: Injuries have ruined the first two seasons of Brooks' career, but he is currently healthy and should have a steady role in the offense. The Panthers will likely ease Brooks into action, but if he performs well, he could force himself into an even timeshare with Chuba Hubbard. Brooks is a boom-or-bust RB4.

Huddle Up: Brooks has been limited to only three games since entering the league in 2024 but seems to be on track to play this season. He will be behind Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart but could see a decent amount of touches during games. He can probably be a No. 4 running back in most fantasy leagues but is unlikely to be a starting option most weeks.

Huddle Up: Injuries have derailed Brooks' career up to this point, but he should at least be the primary backup to Chuba Hubbard to begin the year. There is also a chance that Brooks carves out a bigger role as the season goes on and ends up being a steal for fantasy owners. At worst, he should be a handcuff for Hubbard.

Huddle Up: Brooks will split the backfield work with RB Chuba Hubbard, so neither will likely be a top-end fantasy asset in 2026. However, Brooks has a chance to be worth a flex play, or Hubbard, depending on the percentage in which carries are split.

Huddle Up: Brooks has been injured for most of his NFL career thus far, missing all of last season recuperating from a torn ACL. If he can stay healthy, Brooks has a chance to be a real thorn in Chuba Hubbard's side for the lead back role in Carolina. Brooks is going to have a LOT of buzz this summer as a potential steal in the later rounds.

Huddle Up: After missing the entirety of the 2025 season, Injuries have derailed Brooks' career to date. He has managed just nine carries since being drafted in 2024. The Panthers let Rico Dowdle hit free agency, so behind starter Chuba Hubbard are Brooks and last season's Day 3 pick, Trevor Etienne. Brooks' recovery this summer could lead him to rise up fantasy draft boards with continued good news, so keep his name at the forefront this summer.

Huddle Up: Brooks has not played much since entering the NFL but will be the No. 2 running back for the Panthers if he can stay healthy in 2026. He can be a late round option in some fantasy drafts but will not be a starting option most weeks.

Huddle Up: Brooks has not played much since joining the Panthers because of injuries but has a chance to earn the No. 2 running back job for the 2026 season. Fantasy players can keep an eye on his situation because he could be a late round pick in some leagues.