Name: Tyler Booker
Position: Guard
School: Alabama
Ht/Wt: 6-5, 321
40-yard dash: 5.38 seconds
Bench: 21 reps
Vertical: 27 inches
Broad: 7-foot-10
3-cone: 7.96 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 4.84 seconds
View photos of 2025 NFL Draft guard prospect Tyler Booker.
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) blocks against Missouri defensive tackle Kristian Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) looks for a block against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Former Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker works against former Alabama A&M offensive lineman Carson Vinson during offensive line drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) rallies fans as he walks on to the field before an NCAA football game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) prepares to block against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) lines up South Florida defensive lineman Decarius Hawthorne (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) sets up for a play against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
How he fits: Booker was a two-year starter at Alabama with terrific size, physical traits and technique. He's got prototypical size, mass and nastiness to step in and be a Day 1 starter in the NFL. He's really good in the run game and that certainly fits Detroit's mentality as an offensive line group upfront.
The Lions return Graham Glasgow, Netane Muti and Christian Mahogany at guard but could still look to add competition and depth to the position in free agency or in the draft. Booker was a team captain at Alabama and their most dominant offensive lineman, allowing just a half sack in 13 games played and over 770 snaps this past season.
Key observations: Booker started all 13 games for the Crimson Tide last season, 12 at left guard and one at left tackle, recording a team-high 92 knockdown blocks (7.1 per game) across a team-leading 778 snaps. He allowed just half a sack and graded out at a 92.3 percent for the season.
What they had to say about him: "Booker has ideal size, awareness and consistency. In the pass game, he sets with a wide/firm base and easily absorbs power rushers. He keeps his hands tight and when he locks on, he wins. When he's uncovered, he looks for work and delivers some nasty shots to unsuspecting opponents.
"In the run game, he can move defenders lined up over his nose and he is excellent on combo blocks up to the second level. He takes great angles, and he gathers and walls off linebackers. Sources at Alabama compare his leadership qualities to those of former Tide star Will Anderson Jr. There are some concerns about Booker's athleticism based on his Combine performance, but he's still a perfect fit for a gap-scheme team with a power running game." — NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah
How he stacks up: Jeremiah lists Booker as No. 23 on his most recent version of his Top 50 players in the class. Booker comes in at No. 20 in Dan Brugler of The Athletic's list of the Top 100 players in the draft.
"He is built like a bull, with the play strength and finishing mentality to match, although his average foot quickness might not be ideal for every scheme. Booker is a plug-and-play guard and should be a longtime pro," Brugler wrote.
View photos of 2025 NFL Draft wide receiver prospect Luther Burden III.
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) pulls down a pass in front of Boston College defensive back Khari Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 27-21. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) lines up for a play against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) catches a touchdown pass over Vanderbilt cornerback Tyson Russell (8) during overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) is defended by Massachusetts linebacker Macklin Ayers (25) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) lines up for a play against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) sprints past a Mississippi State defender with a first down pass reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) scores a touchdown past Vanderbilt safety Marlen Sewell, right, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, right, tries to run past Buffalo cornerback Eddie Pleasant III, left during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, left, dances into the end zone past Murray State linebacker James Camden during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NFL.com lead writer Eric Edholm puts Booker at No. 18 on his list of the 100 Top Players.
"Elite size and intangibles should allow Booker to be a Day 1 starter and run-blocking force at guard, even though his athletic limitations must be factored into the evaluation," Edholm wrote. "The highly pedigreed Alabama product doesn't turn 21 until April."
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks has a list of the Top 5 players at every position in the class and Booker comes in at No. 1 among interior offensive linemen.
ESPN's Matt Miller updated his Top 50 prospects this week and Booker came in at No. 25 while ESPN's Jordan Reid has Booker at No. 20 in his Top 50 prospects in the class. Field Yates lists Booker as No. 22 on his Big Board of the Top 32 prospects.
What he had to say: "Everybody loves to play football when it's easy but who loves to play football when it's hard? I feel like that's what separated the good guys from the great guys in the game of football," Booker said the Combine.
"Ultimately, I just love the aggressiveness and tenacity of the game of football. It's legal assault out there and I love football because the brand of football I play, I make guys not love football anymore. I do that every down by really just giving them my all and letting them know I'm not going to let up. The thing I love the most about football is taking the love away from other people."
