Cowboys Tyler Booker Reveals 1 Massive Regret at NFL Draft

   
Alabama’s legacy meets Dallas’ expectations in Booker, a lineman driven by more than just wearing the Star.
 

Tyler Booker didn't come to Dallas to wear the Star, he came to earn it. 

When the Cowboys selected him with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they weren’t just addressing a need on the offensive line. They were tapping into a lineage of toughness and excellence that runs deep through both Alabama and Dallas football history.

Booker’s tenure at Alabama was marked by relentless physicality and a refusal to settle for mediocrity. His statement, “I lost too much at Alabama,” speaks volumes about his mindset. He’s not content with participation trophies or symbolic victories. He’s driven by a desire to dominate, to impose his will on every snap.

If the downside of a 32-8 overall total record in his entire career in Tuscaloosa still haunts him, think about what he's willing to do on Sundays.

This mentality is precisely what the Cowboys need. In recent years, there’s been a sense that the team has drifted from its core identity — one built on grit, power, and an unyielding will to win. Booker represents a return to that foundation.

Standing at 6-5 and weighing 325 pounds, Booker brings a blend of size and aggression that’s hard to match. His experience at Alabama, where he faced top-tier competition week in and week out, has prepared him for the challenges of the NFL. He’s not just a physical specimen; he’s a leader, a tone-setter, someone who can galvanize a unit.

In pairing Booker with Tyler Smith and Cooper Beebe, the Cowboys are constructing an interior offensive line that could be among the most formidable in the league. But beyond the physical attributes, it’s Booker’s mindset — his refusal to accept anything less than excellence — that could be the catalyst for a cultural shift Schotty is doing everything he can to re-create. 

Tyler Booker is a standard-bearer. Someone who understands that wearing the Star is an honor that must be earned every day, not a symbol of past glories.

And hopefully, he'll play a long time here ... with very few regrets.