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 volume stands out most — the 87th 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
2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology4th percentile among RBs
16 games · 205 touches
2016 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed44▶
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).
Size49▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency12▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry7▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion8▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving17▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security5▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume87▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency9▶
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
2016 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 367 46/g | 3 | 16 2.0/g | 165 21/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 245 31/g | 1 | 15 1.9/g | 100 13/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 285 48/g | 2 | 17 2.8/g | 163 27/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 327 33/g | 2 | 14 1.4/g | 102 10/g | 0 |
| In wins | 9 | 397 44/g | 4 | 13 1.4/g | 122 14/g | 1 |
| In losses | 7 | 215 31/g | 0 | 18 2.6/g | 143 20/g | 0 |
| On grass | 14 | 528 38/g | 4 | 28 2.0/g | 236 17/g | 1 |
| On turf | 2 | 84 42/g | 0 | 3 1.5/g | 29 15/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 76 76/g | 0 | 2 2.0/g | 12 12/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 536 36/g | 4 | 29 1.9/g | 253 17/g | 1 |
2016 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CAR | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 22.6 |
| Week 2 | IND | 46 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 68.7 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 51 |
| Week 4 | TB | 30 rush yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 5 | ATL | 23 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD | 54.3 |
| Week 6 | LAC | 46 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 69.3 |
| Week 7 | HOU | 83 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 60.3 |
| Week 8 | LAC | 54 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 19.8 |
| Week 9 | LV | 22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 29.9 |
| Week 10 | NO | 76 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 26 |
| Week 12 | KC | 79 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 13 | JAX | 35 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 18.4 |
| Week 14 | TEN | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 36 |
| Week 15 | NE | 17 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 44 |
| Week 16 | KC | 27 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | 21.9 |
| Week 17 | LV | 57 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 74.6 |
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.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Mike GlennonQB · 2021
- Kenny GolladayWR · 2021
- Kadarius ToneyWR · 2021
- Evan EngramTE · 2021
- Sterling ShepardWR · 2021
- Darius SlaytonWR · 2021
Drafted in round 4, 2016
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- 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