While Booker’s selection comes as a surprise to some outside of the organization, the Cowboys view it as a needed response to the dominant defensive

The Dallas Cowboys picked Alabama football's Tyler Booker to fill future Hall of Famer Zack Martin's shoes, but Booker's own should fit just fine.

The Dallas Cowboys have made a decision, choosing a close target over more bullets. Entering the night with the No. 12 overall selection by virtue of their 7-10 finish in 2024, the club decided they would fare better adding Alabama guard Tyler Booker to their young offensive line than to move back and acquire more picks.