Just read this on The 33rd Team website. A little concerning.
There are two schools of thought on football players. One is that only the talent and what happens on the field matter, and the other incorporates historical data into projections.
Tyler Booker is one of the worst athletes to be drafted in the first round in decades, so hearing his name come off the board at 12th overall ahead of others was a defining moment of Thursday. Dallas was justified in taking a blocker, but Booker is a highly specific fit.
Booker's pass protection effectiveness at Alabama was impressive, giving up only two sacks in 1,035 career pass blocking snaps. However, for as powerful as he is, his inability to react quickly and move defenders consistently in the run game would mean a scheme change at any point in Dallas would render him useless.
Athleticism matters in the NFL because it reveals a realistic floor and upside. Booker might be a good starter, but was that worth it for the 12th overall pick?