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Texas RB Jonathon Brooks declares for the 2024 NFL Draft

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Longhorns redshirt sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks is expected to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a report from Chip Brown of Horns247 on Thursday.

Brooks later confirmed the decision to ESPN.

Texas star tailback Jonathon Brooks tells ESPN he’s leaving school early to declare for the NFL Draft. Brooks is Mel Kiper Jr.’s top-ranked available tailback in the upcoming draft. He had a clean ACL tear on Nov. 11 and is expected to be ready by training camp. pic.