He attended Moss Point High School in Moss Point, Mississippi and played in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Game, before spending one season playing college basketball for the University of Kentucky. Not only is the backfield headlined by Josh Jacobs, but depth at the position isn't light. NFL and PFF player stats for Las Vegas Raiders HB Devontae Booker on Pro Football Focus.
That play alone accounted for more yards than Booker had previously accounted for all season.
The Raiders already have Josh Jacobs (knee), Jalen Richard (ankle) and rookie third-round pick Lynn Bowden on hand in the backfield, so Booker may not be guaranteed a roster spot once the preseason ends.Booker caught six of nine targets for 57 yards and added nine yards on two carries in 2019.
His role in the return game was also reduced with the emergence of former CFL star Diontae Spencer. with one touchdown and catching 30 passes for 275 yards. Devonte Booker (93) Linebacker - 2019: Defensive lineman who saw only action of season against Kent State ... SEC academic honor roll 2018: Joined team as a Learn More. Sign Up.
Devontae Booker signed with the Raiders this offseason, and he will compete for a reserve role behind Josh Jacobs. Booker figures to be an emergency play only if Phillip Lindsay or Royce Freeman go down, and that may only be until Theo Riddick (shoulder) is activated off IR.Booker's touches almost exclusively came on Denver's two-minute drive to close the first half.
He joined the team this offseason after four years of decreasing production with the Broncos. Booker is the first Raider to test positive, or at least have been in close contact with someone who was COVID-positive in the recent past. Next three: at KC, Hou, BYE, at LAC. Get the latest NFL news on Devontae Booker.
Booker was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round (136th overall) of the Booker remained in the Broncos' backfield in the 2017 season. NFL. Booker has seen his yardage and touch numbers decline each year since his 877-yard rookie campaign in 2016. Play Now $39.99 / yr. $9.99 / mo.
So long as Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman are healthy, Booker probably won't get much more than a touch or two as the No. That counts as progress for the veteran back, who has been relegated to special teams duty for much of the season.
Latest on Oakland Raiders running back Devontae Booker including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Stay up to date with NFL player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Booker had a solid rookie campaign with 877 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns, but his role in Denver steadily declined over the last few seasons.