Louisville, former Alabama WR Ja'Corey Brooks declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Louisville wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks, who started his career at Alabama, is turning pro, he announced on Tuesday. Brooks has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after topping the 1,000-yard mark for the Cardinals this season.

Ja’Corey Brooks set career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns in 2024, catching 61 passes for 1,013 yards and nine touchdowns as he helped Louisville to an 8-4 record.

Brooks was a five-star recruit and the No. 2 wide receiver in the country in the class of 2021, per the On3 Industry rankings. He caught 57 passes for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns across three seasons at Alabama, prior to entering the transfer portal.

He then ended up at Louisville where he had a career year in 2024 before declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ja’Corey Brooks announced his decision about the 2025 NFL Draft through a graphic with a statement on Twitter.

“First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability to play the game I love and for guiding me through every step of this journey. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to my family, coaches, teammates and friends who have supported me unconditionally and shaped me into the player and person I am today,” Ja’Corey Brooks wrote.

“To my fans and supporters, from Alabama and Louisville, thank you for always having my back. Your support throughout my journey has meant so much to me and I’m proud to have represented you every time I stepped on the field.

“After much prayer, reflection and discussion with my loved ones, I am excited to officially announce that I am declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

This decision marks the beginning of the next chapter of my football career, and I am ready to give everything. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. This is just the beginning, and I look forward to making you proud.”