From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Kansas EDGE Austin Booker.
#9 Austin Booker/EDGE Kansas – 6044, 240 lbs. (Redshirt Sophomore)
Senior Bowl Invitee
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Austin Booker | 6044/240 | 9 1/8″ | 34″ | 81 1/2″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Possesses an outstanding frame; has a lot of room to grow
– Length for days; abiotic to play outside of his frame
– Notable first step explosiveness
– Flexible and bendy outside rusher
– Plays with fantastic effort and motor
– Flashes of pass rush plan
– Slippery rusher who gets off of blocks effectively
– Some natural power throughout his hips and core
– Experience working from multiple alignments, from two and three-point stance
THE BAD
– More reactive than proactive player right now
– Needs to add weight and strength to his frame
– Limited pass rush plan; lacks counters off of initial rush
– First step is inconsistent
– Needs to play with more urgency as a rusher
BIO
– Spent two seasons at the University of Minnesota (2021-2022)
– Led Kansas with eight sacks and 12 TFLs in 2023
– Participated in 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl
– Attended Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana
– Also played basketball at Center Grove
– Father, Duaine, played college football at Liberty University and Taylor University
– Mother, Katie, played college basketball at Taylor University
TAPE BREAKDOWN
When you are evaluating the edge position, you are looking for twitch, length, and flexibility.