Underdog Running Back British Brooks Makes NFL Debut

Posted Sep 10, 2024
UNC football coach Mack Brown took time during his weekly radio show to commend a former walk-on for the Tar Heels who just made his NFL debut. British Brooks logged snaps on special teams for the Houston Texans during the weekend, as the NFL's regular season got underway. Brooks earned a spot on Houston's roster after an impressive preseason. (Inside Carolina)

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