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Sep 1, 2026
Brooks still has the burst and jump-cut talent that made him special, and just getting through meaningful preseason work was a big milestone. Carolina can let him grow back into the workload rather than forcing a comeback story too fast.
Strengths: Speed, shifty cutting, first-unit preseason return, receiving potential, and high-upside rotation role.
Weaknesses: Two ACL tears, missed 2025 season, and needs time to regain full game-speed confidence and workload.
