Friday night was a long time coming for Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks.
Over two years after he was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, Brooks reached an NFL end zone for the first time in his career. The score came in the opening quarter of Carolina's 34-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, as the 23-year-old punched in a 1-yard run to give the starting offense their first touchdown of the preseason.
And although it isn't his first official NFL touchdown, the moment is something that Brooks will probably cherish for the rest of his life.
"I definitely think a lot of excitement. I think a lot of excitement because I followed God's plan," Brooks stated. "Just to see it unfold in front my eyes is pretty amazing. Just to know what faith can do for you, as long as you stay steadfast and you know what happens whenever you keep your head down, work and trust in God and believe in his plan.
"I know it doesn't really count for the books. But for me, it's everything. It's something that me and my father have talked about since I was younger. And just to be able to get the first one, even though it doesn't count, just means a lot."
#excitement
Over two years after he was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, Brooks reached an NFL end zone for the first time in his career. The score came in the opening quarter of Carolina's 34-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, as the 23-year-old punched in a 1-yard run to give the starting offense their first touchdown of the preseason.
And although it isn't his first official NFL touchdown, the moment is something that Brooks will probably cherish for the rest of his life.
"I definitely think a lot of excitement. I think a lot of excitement because I followed God's plan," Brooks stated. "Just to see it unfold in front my eyes is pretty amazing. Just to know what faith can do for you, as long as you stay steadfast and you know what happens whenever you keep your head down, work and trust in God and believe in his plan.
"I know it doesn't really count for the books. But for me, it's everything. It's something that me and my father have talked about since I was younger. And just to be able to get the first one, even though it doesn't count, just means a lot."
#excitement
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