If you have followed the Texas 3A playoff run, then you would have seen the name Jonathon Brooks of Hallettsville. The newest Texas Longhorns 2021 signee has put up some video game type numbers in their current stretch. Hallettsville will play Jim Ned for the state championship this week.
Jonathon Brooks
| Hometown | Hallettsville, TX |
| Projected Position | Running Back |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 185 |
Composite Rankings (247Sports)
Rating: Three Star
National Ranking: 420
State Ranking: 60
Position Ranking: 23
In 2019, Brooks finished with 138 carries for 1,310 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. That pales in comparison to some of the ridiculous numbers that he is posting during the current season. After signing his letter of intent, Brooks stated that he will focus on the title game and then have his signing ceremony that post recruits are having following the signing of their LOI’s.
2020 Statistics
The numbers for Brooks this entire season are over 3,000 yards and 60 touchdowns, following their latest semifinal victory to send them to the state championship game.
Playoff Stats
| Yards Rushing | Yards Per Game | Touchdowns | TDs per Game |
| 1,399 | 279.8 | 28 | 5.6 |
He isn’t just doing it on one side of the ball. He has returned interceptions for touchdowns, as well as punt returns. Brooks has been a do it all for Hallettsville.
Texas commit Jonathon Brooks, who will sign with Texas tomorrow is playing in the 3A State Championship against Jim Ned. He has rushed for over 3,000 yards this season with 61 total touchdowns. This kid is unreal.
— Patrick (@PatSportsGuy) December 16, 2020
Brooks has done so well this season that he has been named to the top 10 of Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award. He joins fellow Longhorn signee Ja’Tavion Sanders in the group.
10 Finalists Named for the Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Awardhttps://t.co/la78cglH9j@TexasBowl | #TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/jdDD2vvztJ
— Mr. Texas Football (@MrTexasFootball) December 15, 2020
When looking at his outlook, Brooks will try and work his way into the running back rotation next season. Head coach Tom Herman has stated that he doesn’t like having less than three scholarship running backs on gameday. If Keaontay Ingram decides to head to the NFL or transfer, Jonathon Brooks could find his way into the rotation behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson as a complimentary piece.
He may not be the biggest, fastest, or strongest back in the class but when the lights are on he shines. Brooks displays good vision, good contact balance, and has a nose for the end zone.