Dallas Cowboys select Tyler Booker from Alabama with the 12th pick in the NFL Draft.

The Alabama Guard will begin his NFL career in Dallas with the Cowboys.

Thursday, April 24th 2025, 8:30 pm

By: Jeremie Poplin

The Dallas Cowboys selected Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Booker played guard at Alabama and also played one game at tackle. Several talent evaluators had him listed as the top guard in the draft. He was a team captain at Alabama.

Tyler Booker

Position: Offensive Guard
Height/Weight: 6'5", 325 lbs
Birthdate: April 12, 2004
Hometown: New Haven, Connecticut
High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
College: University of Alabama
College Highlights:
Two-year starter
Team captain
First-team All-American (2024)
Two-time First-team All-SEC (2023, 2024)

Scouting Summary:

Strengths:
Powerful run blocker with a low center of gravity
Excellent hand usage and footwork
High football IQ and leadership qualities
Versatile in power, gap, and inside zone schemes

Jeremie Poplin

Jeremie Poplin has been a trusted and familiar voice in Tulsa sports media for nearly 25 years. Jeremie serves as a sports producer and digital sports liaison for News On 6 while entering his 12th season as the radio sideline reporter and analyst for Tulsa football on Golden Hurricane Sports Properties.