Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Austin Booker has had a defining season before the 2024 NFL Draft. Booker finished his debut season with the Jayhawks recording 56 total and 40 solo tackles. He earned a spot into the First Team All-Big 12 and was named the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year. Booker committed to Minnesota initially where he spent two seasons. He struggled to see game time with the Gophers resulting in his transfer to Kansas.
Booker went to Center Grove High School and was part of the 2020 Class 6A State champions squad. Booker was rated as a consensus three-star recruit while ranked as the No. 31 strong-side defensive end in the nation and the No. 9 overall recruit in Indiana by 247Sports.
Booker participated in the 2024 NFL Combine putting up a prospect grade of 6.30. He is predicted to eventually become a starter as he had a total score of (68). Booker is compared to Maxx Crosby by the NFL analysts as they highlight his unique combining abilities. Booker can use a Euro step or spin counter to beat tackles back inside, or he can stride and dive at the top of the rush.
Austin Booker NIL Deal Worth
Austin Booker has a total NIL value of $151k according to On3. His roster value is set at $119k while he’s seen a steady rise on his 10-week chart after facing a decline in November. Moreover, Booker ranks 612th on the College NIL list.
Austin Booker Endorsements
Austin Booker partnered up with Dinkytown Athletes which is a collective based in Minnesota in September 2022. He is also linked with the rebranded Kansas collective called Mass Strategies.
FAQs on How much is Austin Booker NIL Deal Worth?
A. Austin Booker has a 40-yard dash time of 4.79 seconds recorded at the 2024 NFL Combine.
A. Austin Booker attended Center Grove High School in Indiana.
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A. Austin Booker initially committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2021.
