James Brooks (running back)

James Brooks
Brooks with the San Diego Chargers c. 1982
No. 21, 28, 20
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1958-12-28) December 28, 1958
Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolWarner Robins
CollegeAuburn
NFL draft1981: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards7,962
Average4.7
Touchdowns49
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Robert Brooks (born December 28, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1981 NFL draft. He played for four teams in the NFL, earning all four of his Pro Bowl selections with the Cincinnati Bengals.