Thomas Booker Explained

Thomas Booker
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:59
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:November 11, 1999
Birth Place:Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:301
High School:Gilman
(Baltimore, Maryland)
College:Stanford (2018–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:5
Draftpick:150
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:15
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:BookTh00

Earl Thomas Booker IV (born November 11, 1999) is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford.[1]

College career

Booker was a four-star recruit coming out of Gilman School, having grown up in Ellicott City, Maryland.[2] He was then a three-year starter for Stanford, playing in 43 games. In his final season he had 59 tackles and 1.5 sacks, totalling 159 tackles and 10 sacks for his career, along with 20.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and one interception. He was named to All-Pac-12 teams in each of his last 3 seasons and was a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft

In the run-up to the 2022 NFL draft Booker was seen as a high level developmental prospect, expected to play as a rotational defensive lineman.[4]

Houston Texans

Booker was drafted in the fifth round (150th overall) by the Houston Texans.[5] [6]

On August 29, 2023, Booker was waived by the Texans.[7]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 31, 2023, Booker was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Preston . Mike . April 26, 2022 . For Gilman grad Thomas Booker, versatility on and off the field might get him to the NFL COMMENTARY . May 3, 2022 . Baltimore Sun . en.
  2. Web site: Stanford D-lineman Thomas Booker first local player taken in NFL Draft. McDonald. Jerry. April 30, 2022. The Mercury News. May 4, 2022.
  3. Web site: Houston Texans NFL Draft picks 2022: Grades, fits and scouting reports. May 1, 2022. The Athletic. May 4, 2022.
  4. Web site: April 16, 2022 . Thomas Booker NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Stanford DL . May 4, 2022 . Bleacher Report.
  5. Web site: Stanford DL Thomas Booker drafted by Houston Texans . Moore . Jackson . April 30, 2022 . 247sports . May 4, 2022 .
  6. Web site: "Back With My QB": New Texans DL Thomas Booker Excited To Reunite With Davis Mills. Thompson. Cole. May 1, 2022. Texans Daily. Sports Illustrated. May 4, 2022.
  7. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Texans announce initial 53-man roster . January 15, 2024 . HoustonTexans.com.
  8. Web site: August 31, 2023 . Eagles sign 3 to practice squad . January 15, 2024 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. Web site: Erby . Glenn . January 18, 2024 . Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals . 2024-07-04 . Eagles Wire . USA Today.