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.[3][4] 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.[5]
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.[9]
Houston Texans
Booker was drafted in the fifth round (150th overall) by the Houston Texans.[3][4]
On August 29, 2023, Booker was waived by the Texans.[10]
Philadelphia Eagles
On August 31, 2023, Booker was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[12] He finished the 2024 season with 18 combined tackles and 1 sack, appearing in all 17 games.[13]
Personal life
Booker and teammate Cooper DeJean have worked with local Philadelphia youth non-profit Leveling the Playing Field. Which is an organization dedicated to redistributing sports equipment to under-resourced sports programs around the city.[14] He is active in politics, having campaigned for Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election, as well having spoken at the White House about gun violence.[15]
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