LUBBOCK, TX — In a twist even Red Raider Nation didn’t see coming, Texas Tech football legend Tahj Brooks just dropped a game-winning bombshell off the field—he’s officially engaged to his longtime girlfriend after a record-breaking season that cemented his name in college football history.
Fresh off a jaw-dropping campaign that saw Brooks rewrite the Texas Tech record books, the star running back took to Instagram with a heart-melting post: a sunset photo, a sparkling ring, and the caption, “She’s been my day one. Now she’s my forever.”
The engagement announcement sent fans into a frenzy, flooding social media with love, fire emojis, and nostalgic throwbacks of the couple’s journey from high school hallways to national headlines.
💥 A Season to Remember… A Proposal to Remember More
Brooks had already etched his legacy into Lubbock lore after amassing 1,500+ rushing yards, earning All-Big 12 honors, and becoming one of the most decorated backs in school history. But just when you thought his story couldn’t get more inspiring, he scores the biggest win yet—love.
Sources close to the couple reveal Brooks had been planning the proposal for months, waiting until the offseason to pop the question in a private, picturesque moment with family and friends present.
🥹 Fans React: “He’s Not Just a Legend, He’s a LOVER Too!”
From locker rooms to living rooms, fans are calling the move “elite-level wholesome.” TikToks showcasing the proposal moment have already started going viral, and Twitter (or X) is abuzz with celebratory memes, heart-eyed GIFs, and endless comments like:
> “This man just keeps winning—on and off the field!”
“Tahj Brooks just gave us the real fairytale ending.”
“First the records, now the ring. Put this man on the Mount Rushmore of Red Raiders!”
💑 What’s Next for Mr. and (Soon-to-be) Mrs. Brooks?
With NFL Draft buzz swirling and a wedding now on the horizon, Brooks is entering a new chapter filled with excitement, commitment—and yes, maybe a few more rings.
Whether he’s dodging defenders or dancing at the altar, one thing’s for sure: Tahj Brooks is built for the spotlight.
