The Texas Longhorns received bad news Sunday regarding star running back Jonathon Brooks.
Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that Brooks suffered a torn right ACL in the Longhorns 29-26 victory over TCU Saturday, which effectively ends his season.
Pete Thamel @PeteThamelTexas tailback Jonathon Brooks has a torn right ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, a source confirms to ESPN. He projected as one of the top running backs — if not the top — in the upcoming NFL Draft. He's now likely to return to school after surgery and rehab.
Brooks was projected as the top running back for the 2024 NFL Draft, per Mel Kiper of ESPN, but now a return to the collegiate ranks for the 2024 season may be the next step for Brooks as he recovers from the injury.