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Dallas Cowboys Select Tyler Booker at No. 12, Drawing Mixed Reactions

The Alabama guard is seen as a cultural fit and day-one starter, but analysts question the draft value of prioritizing an interior lineman over skill positions.

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Overview

  • The Dallas Cowboys used the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Alabama guard Tyler Booker, addressing the vacancy left by Zack Martin's retirement.
  • Booker is praised for his leadership, toughness, and potential to make an immediate impact, with The Athletic projecting him as a day-one starter.
  • Critics, including ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., questioned the pick as a 'reach for need,' citing available talent at skill positions like wide receiver and running back.
  • NFL.com’s Chad Reuter gave the selection a B+, highlighting Booker’s intelligence and ability to boost the Cowboys’ run game and pass protection.
  • Public endorsements, including a warm welcome from a Cowboys cheerleader and a confident message from coach Brian Schottenheimer, signal the team’s belief in Booker’s fit with their evolving identity.