Austin Booker
Position: Edge – Projected: 4th Round
History & Measurables
Born: – Greenwood, IN
High School: Center Grove
College: Minnesota (2021-2022), Kansas (2023)
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 240 lbs
Traits & Characteristics
The Good
- Size
- Balanced run stopper and pass rusher
- Athletic
The Bad
- Struggles with bigger offensive linemen
- Tendency to disappear in games – especially in losing efforts
- Raw
Advanced Analytics Notes
2023 Pass Rush Stats: Min 100 Pass Rush Snaps
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 87.9 (T-25 Among Edge Defenders)
- Pash Rush Win Rate: 18.2% (28th Among Edge Defenders)
- QB Hits: 10 (T-24 Among Edge Defenders)
- Sacks: 13 (T-6 Among Edge Defenders)
- Hurries: 33 (T-18 Among Edge Defenders)
2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Run Defense Snaps
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 78.5 (T-40th Among Edge Defenders)
- Run Stops: 23 (T-26th Among Edge Defenders)
Film Notes and Highlights
Austin Booker is an incredibly raw prospect. He shows good bend for a player his size and at times he can really wow you with his athleticism. Booker tends to wait for OL to make the first move so he can counter, and at times it can be very effective. Other times, he can be taken completely out of play. He especially struggles with bigger offensive linemen. He shows a good motor, but tends to disappear in games – especially late in a losing effort. I believe Austin Booker is a mid Day 3 prospect but will likely get drafted earlier if a GM falls in love with his size and potential. – Thomas Christopher
(Games Watched: vs Illinois 2023, vs Kansas State 2023, vs Texas 2023, Live at Senior Bowl 2024)
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