Booker is a player who fills a need for the Cowboys and was high on their draft board. He was mainly a left guard in college but said moving to the right side won’t be a problem. If you want to say this is a safe pick, that would be fair, but in a lot of ways this is the correct pick for a team that seeks upgrades to their offensive line.

With the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Jerry Jones & Co. selected Alabama guard Tyler Booker, which is far higher than most mock drafts had him going.

Who drafted Tyler Booker? The Dallas Cowboys picked the Alabama football star in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Here's what to expect from the offensive lineman.