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Utah running back was a fourthround choice of the reigning super bowl champion denver broncos in the 2016 nfl draft on saturday. A 2016 nfl draft scouting report on utah utes running back devontae bookers strengths, weaknesses, nfl projections, and round grade. Devontae booker is a versatile player and one of the top players available in the 2016 nfl draft. Devontae booker of utah is one of the most complete running back prospects in the entire 2016 nfl draft and these highlights explain why. That will impact his 2016 nfl draft stock, but theres also a lot to like about his game. Devontae bookers college career was cut short by a knee injury. The 2016 nfl draft was the 81st annual meeting of national football league nfl franchises to select newly eligible american football players. Subscribe to the nfl youtube channel to see immediate ingame highlights from your. Teams like booker, but said he struggles with the playbook and football i. If booker stays healthy, well look at back at this pick as being one of the best in the 2016 draft.

In this 2016 nfl draft profile, we analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and video highlights of running back devontae booker out of utah. The nfl draft is still happening and its going to be a little different this year. He should be selected on day 2 of the 2016 nfl draft. He was drafted by the denver broncos in the fourth round of the 2016 nfl draft. Even though he tore his meniscus late in the season, booker is a dualthreat back, reminiscent of. The action in the first round kicked off just after 8 p.

This is certainly one of the top picks of the third day of the 2016 nfl draft. Broncos select utah running back devontae booker in fourth. Booker might be the best running back on the roster. Again, as long as booker doesnt run something like a 4. Booker weighed in, but didnt work out at the combine. If he shores up technical issues with his game, he could become a very complete runner, able to use power, elusiveness, and burst to get by defenders. An entirely safe nfl draft prospect simply doesnt exist. Booker has seen his yardage and touch numbers decline each year since his 877yard rookie campaign in 2016.

The biggest move came in the first round when john elway was. The denver broncos selected utah rb devontae booker with the 6th overall pick in the draft, and twitter reacted appropriately. The top 50 players in the 2016 nfl draft the washington post. Devontae booker is one of the top running back prospects in the 2016 nfl draft class, mainly because of his uniquely wellrounded skill set to do everything at the running back position at a high. Devontae booker easily couldve been chosen in the second round. Full round 2016 nfl mock draft projections, with trades and compensatory picks based on weekly team projections and college and amateur player rankings. Jalen mills and devontae booker late round draft picks with best. He played college football at the university of utah. The broncos wont complain, as they needed someone better than ronnie. See what draftsite and fans have to say about booker. Get to know university of utah running back devontae booker who is gearing up for the 2016 nfl draft in april.

Broncos rookie running back devontae booker says hes in. A fourthyear running back who appeared in 45 games 6 starts during his first three nfl seasons with denver 201618, rushing 287 times for 1,094 yards 3. As you should know by now, our attention has now shifted to the 2016 nfl draft as it relates to the prospects. Player summary a 20 threestar recruit out of american river community college, devontae booker has started 19 of 23 career games played at utah. That was four years ago, and now all of those draft picks who survived and advances are free agents.

All 253 picks of the 2016 nfl draft are in the books and we have all the selections right here. Your 2016 denver broncos draft class mile high report. Among those in the late rounds of the 2016 nfl draft with the best chance of reaching stardom in the big leagues are utah running back. Booker 511, 219 pounds benchpressed 225 pounds 22 times. Devontae booker 2016 nfl draft prospect highlights and. That will impact his 2016 nfl draft stock, but theres also a lot to like about his. Broncos rookie running back devontae booker says hes in denver to take somebodys job. Devontae booker goes to denver in fourth round of nfl draft.

As it is, for a midsized back booker is on the bigger side and might have the potential to put on even more functional weight once he gets to the nfl. Booker recorded a touch in just six of 16 games in 2019 and didnt get on the stat sheet. From his versatility to his onecut downhill style, this is a great fit. The denver broncos went for future impact early in the 2016 nfl draft but got a few players on day 3, notably rb devontae booker, who can play early. The denver broncos selected running back devontae booker in the fourth round of the 2016 nfl draft. Follow full coverage of devontae booker during the 2016 nfl draft on. The broncos drafted rookie running back devontae booker in the fourth round of the nfl draft from utah, and he should compete for playing time. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The former juniorcollege star and washington state signee, booker had a.

Devontae booker, rb new, 10 comments hogs haven takes a look at 2016 nfl draft prospects that could contribute to the redskins. Devontae booker s college career was cut short by a knee injury. The denver broncos began the 2016 nfl draft with ten draft picks, but after a couple of trades they would settle for eight new players. A postcombine top 100 with the combine in the rearview mirror, chris burke resets his big board as the draft evaluation process heats up. So far, the results from the 2016 nfl draft from a pittsburgh steelers perspective has been lessthanexciting. Devontae booker can be the next broncos midround running back who can steal the starting job. Utah rb devontae booker is an allaround skill position player new, 24 comments should the patriots pick the running back with one of their early selections. The draft began on thursday, april 28 with the first round, and ended on saturday, april 30. Booker broke out in 2014 with a huge season as he carried the utes offense. Selected by the broncos in the fourth round 6th overall of the 2016 nfl draft. As in 2015, the draft took place in chicago, illinois at the auditorium theatre and grant park. Nba draft 2019 draft, 2018 draft, 2017 draft, 2016 draft, 2015 draft. The broncos selected utah running back devontae booker with the 6th pick in the fourth round of the nfl draft on saturday.

As part of our coverage leading up to the 2016 nfl draft we will provide profiles of more than 150 prospects, including a scouting report and video interviews with each player devontae booker rb, utah. Heres everything you need to know about how it will work from april 2325. In this 2016 nfl draft profile, we analyze the strengths and weaknesses of running back devontae booker out of utah. Positives its been a long road to this point for devontae booker, but hes finally ready to take on the nfl. Philadelphia from cleveland, carson wentz, qb, north dakota state. Booker is ranked as the 62nd overall prospect in the 2016 nfl draft according to cbs.

In the sixth round of the 2016 nfl draft, the denver broncos select former syracuse punter riley. Multiple talented runners have dropped for some reason, but its still a huge surprise. The 2016 nfl draft was the 81st annual meeting of national football league nfl. January 9, 2016 the redshirt senior has been one of the more known running backs in the nation over the past two years. The safest prospects in the 2016 nfl draft bleacher. Denver broncos 2016 nfl draft highlights round 1 pick 26. Devontae booker born may 27, 1992 is an american football running back who is a free agent.