Ja'Corey Brooks entered college as a highly touted prospect but went undrafted in 2025 because of concerns about his slender frame and frequent drops. He signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent and steadily climbed the depth chart during offseason practices. Brooks improved his route-running, deep-ball tracking, contested-catch ability, and reduced drops while remaining healthy. McLaurin's holdout and Noah Brown's injuries gave Brooks extended opportunities in preseason games. He has played a near-flawless preseason, emerging as one of the team's top performers and positioning himself a strong candidate for a spot on the 53-man roster with one more solid outing.
When he was setting out on his college journey four years ago, Ja'Corey Brooks appeared to be a can't-miss future NFL star. It's been a rollercoaster ride since, but his dream of making the Washington Commanders' roster is now within touching distance. Concerns about his slender frame and a worrisome number of drops meant Brooks did not hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft. He signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent and hasn't looked back.
But Brooks began making plays over the summer, forcing himself up the depth chart. The things he did well - running crisp routes, tracking deep throws, and fighting for contested catches - were all apparent. And the things he needed to improve on, such as displaying enough speed to create separation and cutting down on the drops, also started to look very good. Most importantly, he remained healthy.
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