A 4th-round pick (136th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Utah; American River, Devontae Booker has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2021 with NYG, capping a 6-season NFL career. He posted a 51.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 59th percentile among RBs. His ball security stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,119 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.
Size
5'11", 219#
College
Utah; American River
Draft
Rd 4, 136th overall (2016)
Seasons
2016–2021
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology59th percentile among RBs
16 games · 185 touches
2021 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed45▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size53▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency33▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry29▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion17▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving89▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security94▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume83▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency40▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Devontae Booker has appeared in 85 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: DEN (2016–2019), LV (2020), NYG (2021).
He has rushed for 2,119 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 162 passes for 1,224 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2016 with DEN: 612 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 51.2, in the 59th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game99 vs LV, 2021 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game78 on 4 catches vs NYG, 2017 Week 6
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 296 42/g | 1 | 15 2.1/g | 109 16/g | 0 |
| Away | 9 | 297 33/g | 1 | 25 2.8/g | 159 18/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 176 29/g | 1 | 13 2.2/g | 74 12/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 417 42/g | 1 | 27 2.7/g | 194 19/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 166 42/g | 1 | 7 1.8/g | 61 15/g | 0 |
| In losses | 12 | 427 36/g | 1 | 33 2.8/g | 207 17/g | 1 |
| On grass | 6 | 193 32/g | 0 | 17 2.8/g | 109 18/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 400 40/g | 2 | 23 2.3/g | 159 16/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 104 35/g | 1 | 8 2.7/g | 50 17/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 489 38/g | 1 | 32 2.5/g | 218 17/g | 0 |
2021 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | DEN | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 37.3 |
| Week 2 | WAS | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 44.2 |
| Week 4 | NO | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
| Week 5 | DAL | 42 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 6 | LAR | 41 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 28.1 |
| Week 7 | CAR | 51 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 44.8 |
| Week 8 | KC | 60 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD | 58 |
| Week 9 | LV | 99 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 64.4 |
| Week 11 | TB | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 59.6 |
| Week 12 | PHI | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 58.5 |
| Week 13 | MIA | 36 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 56 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 68.8 |
| Week 15 | DAL | 74 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 73.1 |
| Week 16 | PHI | 27 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 55.4 |
| Week 17 | CHI | 46 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 20.7 |
| Week 18 | WAS | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 36.9 |
Devontae Booker — common questions
- What position does Devontae Booker play?
- Devontae Booker is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Devontae Booker played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Devontae Booker has played for DEN (2016–2019), LV (2020), NYG (2021).
- Where did Devontae Booker go to college?
- Devontae Booker played college football at Utah; American River.
- When was Devontae Booker drafted?
- Devontae Booker was selected in round 4, 136th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Devontae Booker scored?
- Devontae Booker has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Devontae Booker's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Devontae Booker rated 51.2 for 2021, the 59th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Daniel JonesQB · 2021
- Saquon BarkleyRB · 2021
- Mike GlennonQB · 2021
- Kenny GolladayWR · 2021
- Kadarius ToneyWR · 2021
- Evan EngramTE · 2021
- Sterling ShepardWR · 2021
- Darius SlaytonWR · 2021
Drafted in round 4, 2016
- Joe SchobertMLB · pick 99
- Connor CookQB · pick 100
- Charles TapperDE · pick 101
- Joshua PerryLB · pick 102
- Sheldon DayDT · pick 103
- Tavon YoungCB · pick 104
- Parker EhingerG · pick 105
- Eric MurrayS · pick 106