With the number 30 on his chest, Chris Brooks is among the rising talents in the NFL. After a standout collegiate career as a running back at the University of California and Brigham Young University, the Miami Dolphins signed Brooks in the 2023 NFL draft as an undrafted free agent. Later, the Dolphins coaching staff also confirmed that the rookie had made it to the final roster.
Well, playing now for the Green Bay Packers, the RB is out there to make a name for himself among some of the top athletes in professional football. But fans must be eager to know who is behind Brooks’ successful journey from being a college football standout to the NFL. Alright, let’s take a closer look at the parents of this 24-year-old running back.
Who are the Packers RB’s parents?
The only son of Raquel Brooks and Christopher Brown Sr, the Packers’ RB was raised by his single mom. Born in Oceanside, California, he studied at the El Camino High School and was regarded as the 12th-best RB in the state.
Brooks often credits his mom for always having his back, whether it was during the initial days of his football or in academics.“She really instilled in me hard work and anything’s possible. No matter what trials you are going through, you can get through it,” he said while playing for the University of California.
When Brooks made these comments, it was confirmed how much his mom’s guidance matters to him. And why not? We can see her mentorship and encouragement for her son that shaped his resilience both on the field and off the field. Still, Brooks has yet to carve his path as one of the NFL’s emerging talents. Although Packers fans can see the determination he brought from his high school and college days.
As for Christopher Brown Sr., not much is known about Brooks’ dad since he likes to keep a low profile and stays out of the spotlight. To honor Mama Raquel’s support throughout his journey, Chris Brooks had something special to offer making his mom proud.
From Christopher Brown Jr. to Chris Brooks
During his senior year at Cal, Christopher Brown Jr. legally changed his name to Chris Brooks, taking his mother’s last name as a testament to her significant support throughout his career. “My mom represents a hard-working person. She’s someone who means a lot to me and I just want to represent her,” Brooks had said after changing his name.
In his freshmen year at Cal, Brooks started stable, but the elite showing awaited him for his sophomore year. With a career-best outing, he racked up career highs with 914 rushing yards, 166 receiving yards, 8 rushing touchdowns, and 4 receiving touchdowns, followed by 817 yards and six touchdowns in his final year.
Later, Chris Brooks entered the transfer portal that led him to BYU, where he started 8 games and carried 6.28 years per carry, making history. Now that Brooks has made it to the Packers’ active roster, we’re all excited to see what he’s got in store for the team.