Carolina Panthers draft Texas RB Jonathon Brooks with No. 46 pick

The Carolina Panthers have selected Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the No. 46 overall pick. Brooks was the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL draft. He follows Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson as a Texas running back to be drafted first at the position. Many wondered if Brooks’ knee injury would make him fall down the draft board. If it did affect his draft stock, he didn’t fall very far. Brooks ran for 1,139 yards, 10 touchdowns and six yards per carry on 187 carries before injury cut his 2023 season short. The underestimated back continues...