James Brooks (running back)

James Brooks
Brooks with the San Diego Chargers c. 1982
No. 21, 28, 20
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1958-12-28) December 28, 1958
Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:Warner Robins
College:Auburn
NFL draft:1981: 1st round, 24th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:7,962
Average:4.7
Touchdowns:49
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.