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How Texas Tech's Jordyn Brooks went from overlooked to a top NFL Draft prospect
Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks entered 2019 as a borderline NFL Draft prospect. Here’s how a scheme change helped the Houston Stratford product become a hot commodity.
LUBBOCK -- Late in the fourth quarter at Jones AT&T Stadium on Oct. 5, Texas Tech lined up to defend a two-point attempt that could potentially swing the game.
Down 45-35, Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders lined up in an empty set with running back LD Brown split out wide. Sanders motioned Brown into the backfield, snapped the ball and ran a zone read. There was never much doubt, though. Sanders, the former Mr. Texas Football winner, was going to take it himself.
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