Brooks-James played four seasons for the Oregon Ducks. He finished his collegiate career with 3,302 all-purpose yards (1,863 rushing, 392 receiving and 1,047 on kick returns) and 21 total touchdowns (18 rushing, two receiving and one kick return).[1]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons (first stint)
Brooks-James was brought in for a rookie mini camp invite, he impressed and signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2019.[2] He was waived at the end of training camp.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brooks-James was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of September 2, 2019. He was waived on October 8, 2019.[3]
Brooks-James was signed to the Steelers practice squad on October 15, 2019.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2 and made his NFL debut the next day.[5] He was released on November 16.[6]
Minnesota Vikings
Brooks-James was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on December 11, 2019.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 12, 2020.[8] He was waived on August 8, 2020, but re-signed a week later.[9][10] He was waived on September 2, 2020.[11]
Atlanta Falcons (second stint)
On November 23, 2020, Brooks-James was signed to the Falcons practice squad.[12] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[14] He was released on July 26, 2021.[15]
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)
On August 3, 2021, Brooks-James was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[16] He was waived on August 28, 2021.[17]
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