Top 20 NFL Draft Prospects: Tyler Booker

Collegiate Accolades

Booker played in 12 games in his freshman year, making one start. His performances that season earned him Freshman All-SEC honors. He started 12 games in his sophomore season and was named Second-team All-SEC. Booker showcased excellent leadership, shouldering the responsibility of team captain in his final collegiate season. He was incredible that season, allowing no sacks, seven hurries, and nine pressures in 715 snaps. He received First-team All-SEC recognition and was also named a Second-team AP All-American.

Scouting Report Summary

Booker is a rugged, power-based guard with prototype size and a veteran mindset. A two-year starter and team captain, he brings toughness, poise, and leadership to the offensive front. He thrives in downhill run schemes, using his elite frame and upper-body strength, and natural torque to displace defenders and create lanes. He sure doesn’t have the greatest initial burst into contact but he takes over reps in the second phase of the block with sheer size and savvy angles. Booker climbs to the second level with patience and balance, staying in control as he squares up and locks onto linebackers.

In pass protection, Booker isn’t a twitchy athlete, but he wins with polished technique and high-level awareness. His strong posture also helps mask any athletic limitations. He mirrors with a smooth tempo and consistently diagnoses twists and blitzes. When challenged, he can drop anchor and absorb power with a strong, sudden base. With Booker, you’re not getting elite lateral range or punch power, but his issues are fixable with coaching. He profiles as a plug-and-play guard with starter-level traits, especially in a physical, run-heavy offense.

Strengths

Explosive run blocker: Booker shows powerful leg drive and impressive flexibility at the point of contact to set the physical tone up front.

Strong lower body and firm anchor: He consistently holds his ground against power rushers with solid hand technique, winning leverage battles.

Has a feel for positioning and angles: He demonstrates excellent spatial awareness positioning himself and using precise angles to seal off defenders in space. This ensures defenders cannot disrupt play as it unfolds.

Leader and team captain: Booker brings energy to the team and elevates the play of everyone around him.

Weaknesses

Struggles with quicker interior rushers: He can be caught off guard by sudden, agile defenders, still refining his reactions.

Vulnerable at the edges: Booker will need to tighten up his footwork and maintain better positioning to fend off rushers.

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