Kennedy Brooks is a 2-year Explosive Back for Oklahoma. Kennedy's 2018 season ranks in the 95th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 118 plays — a elite rate for the RB.
Elite per-carry efficiency — breaks big runs and creates chunk plays at a top rate while in a limited role.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | LSU | 2019 | 216 | 0.490 | 5.0 | 105.8 |
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | 2019 | 213 | 0.470 | 4.7 | 100.1 |
| Devon Johnson | Marshall | 2014 | 208 | 0.520 | 6.0 | 108.2 |
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | 2018 | 214 | 0.620 | 6.8 | 132.7 |
| Dalvin Cook | Florida State | 2015 | 228 | 0.450 | 5.8 | 102.6 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | EPA/play | Pass | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Atlantic | — | -0.8 | 1.08 | — | 1.08 |
| 1 | Alabama | — | 36.3 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| 5 | Baylor | — | 2.0 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.76 |
| 6 | Texas | — | 11.3 | 0.69 | — | 0.69 |
| 8 | TCU | — | 6.9 | 0.41 | -0.19 | 0.51 |
| 9 | Kansas State |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Chart shows per-game EPA (bars) and rolling 5-game average (line). Season breaks marked with dashed lines. Line value = est. points over replacement per game.
| — |
| -0.5 |
| 1.41 |
| — | 1.41 |
| 10 | Texas Tech | — | 8.7 | -0.10 | — | -0.10 |
| 11 | Oklahoma State | — | 13.8 | 0.67 | -0.12 | 0.72 |
| 12 | Kansas | — | -10.0 | 0.44 | 0.20 | 0.45 |
| 13 | West Virginia | — | 13.2 | 0.31 | — | 0.31 |
| 14 | Texas | — | 11.3 | -0.13 | -0.56 | -0.08 |
