tyler booker

Full Name: Tyler Hunter Devon Booker

Date of Birth: April 12, 2004

Age: 21 (as of May 2025)

Hometown: New Haven, Connecticut

High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

College: University of Alabama

Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)

Years at School: 2022–2024

Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt

Transfer History: None

Eligibility Remaining: Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft

FootBall Information

Position(s) Played: Offensive Guard (primarily left guard), with experience at left tackle

Pro Position Projection: Interior Offensive Lineman (Guard)

Jersey Number: #52

Starter or Backup: Starter

Team Captain: Yes (2024 season)

Games Played / Started:

  • 2022: 12 games played, 1 start

  • 2023: 13 games played, 12 starts

2024: 13 games played, 13 starts (12 at left guard, 1 at left tackle)

Injury History: Missed one game in 2023 due to back spasms

Coach History:

  • Head Coach: Nick Saban (2022–2023), Kalen DeBoer (2024)

  • Offensive Line Coach: Eric Wolford (2022–2023), Chris Kapilovic (2024)

Physical

Measurements

Height: 6'5"

Weight: 325 lbs

Arm Length: 34 1/2”

Hand Size: 10”

Wingspan: 82”

summary

summary

Tyler Booker is a powerful and technically sound offensive lineman known for his versatility and leadership on the field. As a junior at Alabama, he started all 13 games, primarily at left guard, and demonstrated the ability to step in at left tackle when needed. His performance in the 2024 season earned him first-team All-American honors from CBS Sports and USA Today, as well as first-team All-SEC recognition by both the Associated Press and conference coaches

Booker's strengths include his exceptional play strength, competitive toughness, and proficiency in run blocking. He recorded a team-high 92 knockdown blocks over 778 snaps in the 2024 season, allowing just half a sack and grading out at 92.3%. His ability to maintain leverage and anchor against power rushers makes him a reliable presence on the offensive line

While Booker exhibits average explosiveness into first contact, he compensates with his size, power, and football intelligence. He has shown the capability to handle complex defensive schemes and adjust to various blocking assignments

In the 2025 NFL Draft, Booker was selected 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, becoming the first guard taken in that year's draft. His addition to the Cowboys' offensive line is expected to bolster their interior protection and run-blocking efficiency