Tyler Booker Becomes a Dallas Cowboy

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Dallas, Texas, get ready. One of the college football's most dominant offensive linemen is heading your way. On Thursday night, Tyler Booker, the standout from the University of Alabama, was selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Booker's selection continues a powerful legacy for Alabama's football program, particularly among its offensive line talent. He becomes the second consecutive Crimson Tide linemen to be selected in the Top 15, following JC Latham, who went No. 7 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. With Booker's selection, Alabama now boasts 22 first-round picks since 2019 alone - a staggering figure that further cements the university's status as an NFL pipeline. He also marks the 82nd first-round selection in the program's history.

Booker's time in Tuscaloosa was marked by consistency, leadership, and elite performance in the trenches. Booker anchored Alabama's offensive front with remarkable efficiency. In 970 career pass blocking snaps, he allowed just one sack.

For the Cowboys, Booker represents a crucial piece in their ongoing rebuild. Looking to revamp their offensive line with young, durable talent that can both protect the quarterback  and open lanes for the run game, Booker fits that mold perfectly.

In drafting Booker, the Cowboys are not just getting a premier talent - they're also investing in a culture of toughness, leadership, and excellence.