Personal Information
Name:Tahj BrooksCity & State:Manor, TXBirth Year:2002COMMITTEDTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
RB / OLB2020 Graduate
Physical Attributes
Height:5' 11"Weight:207Bench:300Squat:525Handed:RightSport:FootballPositions:RB,
LBAdditional Sport:TKAthletic Accomplishments
<p>This 2020 grad plays football at Manor H.S., competing in District 14-6A play in the Austin area. <strong>As only a freshman</strong>, Tahj was the <strong>varsity starting running back</strong> and also <strong>saw snaps at OLB when needed</strong>. Ahead of his years athletically, Tahj also saw time on the <strong>kickoff/kickoff return units</strong>, <strong>twice earned Player of the Week honors</strong> and was the <strong>only freshman to start on varsity.</strong> No stranger to elite competition, Tahj was dominant once again as a <strong>sophomore & junior</strong>. He is CERTAINLY an athlete to keep a close eye on during Spring Ball and as a junior next season!<br /><br /><strong>Twitter:</strong> @just_tahj<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Offers (to-date)</strong></span><br />Duke University<br />Boston College<br />Texas Tech University<br />University of Tulsa<br />University of Missouri<br />University of Minnesota<br />Vanderbilt University<br />Rice University<br />TCU<br />Georgia Tech University<br />Kansas State University</p>
<p> </p>Athletic Statistics
Standing <strong>5'11"-207lbs</strong> as a junior, Tahj combines his <strong>downhill style of running</strong> with his <strong>explosive cuts</strong>, <strong>excellent field vision</strong> and <strong>ballhawk mentality</strong> to have a bright future ahead of himself at MHS and beyond. As a <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>sophomore</strong></span>, Tahj rushed the ball<strong> 138 times for 1,150 yards </strong>and<strong> 12 TD's. He averaged 115 yards per game, </strong>and was also credited with<strong> 150 passing yards.</strong> Through 10 games as a <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>freshman</strong></span> on varsity, Tahj was credited with<strong> 259 rushing yards </strong>and<strong> 3 TD's. </strong>He also caught<strong> 8 passes for 42 yards. </strong>At LB, he was credited with<strong> 5 solo tackles, 1 assist and recovered 1 fumble </strong>on special teams.<br /><br /><strong>Varsity Track & Field</strong> - 100m, 200m, 4x100 & 4x200<br /><br /><strong>Deadlift:</strong> 560lbs<br /><strong>Power Clean:</strong> 285<br /><strong>Shuttle Run:</strong> 4.22 secondsScholastic Information
School:Manor H.S.Graduation Year:2020District:14-6AGPA:3.8SAT:2018ACT:2018Class Rank:Top 10%Enrollment:1,682Major:Science
Honors:3 Honors Courses, Youth Football Coach, Soccer Referee
High School Coach:Coach MitchellPhone:(361) 877-7385Second or Club Coach:Coach KellerPhone:(512) 278-4800Upcoming Schedule & Recent News
As tall as Tahj has already stood on the football fields at MHS so far in his high school career to-date, he also understands the importance of his performance in the classroom. As a junior, Tahj is carrying a <strong>3.4 GPA</strong>, including <strong>3 honors courses</strong>, ranks in the <strong>top 10%</strong> of his class and is a <strong>Youth Football Coach/Soccer Referee</strong>. For more information on Tahj, contact our San Antonio based staff at (210) 494-6363 M-F.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Camps & Notable Awards</strong></span><br />FBU Topgun - Top LB Award<br />FBU Austin National Championship