A speedy linebacker who contributed on defense and special teams ... Figures to play an increased role during his senior season ... Saw action in every game last season.
2008 (Junior): Ended the season seventh on the team in tackles with 32, despite not starting a game ... Was a contributor on special teams, at linebacker and at times as a speed rusher from the defensive end spot ... Had a season-high six tackles against Missouri State and Colorado ... Also had a pass break-up against Missouri State ... Credited with a tackle for loss in the win over Baylor ... Had a 23-yard kickoff return against Missouri ... Recorded three tackles against Houston, Texas and Iowa State.
Junior College: One of eight junior-college players to ink with OSU for the incoming class of 2008 ... Sophomore season honors included being named All-American by the NJCAA and JC Gridwire ... Also earned all-region and all-conference honors ... District MVP as well and conference defensive player of the year ... Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 65 junior-college prospect in the country ... Recorded 161 tackles, including 107 solo stops and 9.5 tackles for loss ... Led the nation in tackles ... Also had three interceptions ... Credited with 66 tackles (44 solo) as a freshman at Navarro ... Team captain.
High School: A first-team all-stater at Klein Forest ... Defensive MVP for coach Kenny Hammock.
Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1987, in Houston ... Son of Bridgette Cooper ... An education major.
Booker's Career Stats
Year... GP.. UT-AT-TT... TFL.. Sacks... INT.... PBU.... QBH..... FF...... FR
2008... 13... 19-13-32..... 0.5..... 0.0....... 0........ 1......... 0......... 0........ 0
Career 13... 19-13-32..... 0.5..... 0.0....... 0........ 1......... 0......... 0........ 0
