The Chicago Bears traded up to select Kansas defensive end Austin Booker with the No. 144 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears acquired this pick through a trade with the Buffalo Bills, giving up a fourth-round pick in the 2025 draft. Booker, known for his edge rushing skills, was ranked 78th overall by Dane Brugler. Despite his 240-pound frame and a 4.79 40-yard dash time, experts believe he has the potential to bulk up to 255 pounds and improve his game. He is described as a 'really good rusher' and a 'legit polished pass rusher,' but 'needs to develop in other parts.'
Bears grab KU edge Austin Booker. Like it. “He’s a really good rusher and a legit polished pass rusher, but needs to develop in other parts. He’s 240 and didn’t run great (a 4.79 40), but he has a frame that can get to 255.” https://t.co/stZohbH0K5…
To the Bears goes Booker. #kufball https://t.co/KcUUj5s17M
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Bears grab KU edge Austin Booker. Like it. “He’s a really good rusher and a legit polished pass rusher, but needs to develop in other parts. He’s 240 and didn’t run great (a 4.49 40), but he has a frame that can get to 255.” https://t.co/stZohbH0K5 https://t.co/stZohbH0K5
The Bears get their edge rusher, trading into Round 5 and taking Kansas' Austin Booker. From @dpbrugler: "He is an ascending player with the ability to maximize his athletic traits and body length/force with proper biomechanics." Booker was Dane's 78th-ranked player overall.
Chicago gave up next year’s fourth-round pick to get No. 144 and take Kansas DE Austin Booker https://t.co/VeZDrxPORe
There it is. Austin Booker to the Chicago Bears in the 5th round. #kufball
Bears trade up to select Kansas DE Austin Booker with No. 144 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/QTQPe6ujai
Buffalo picks up a 2025 fourth-rounder https://t.co/VeZDrxPORe
#Bears draft edge rusher Austin Booker at No. 144 overall.
A 2025 fourth-rounder from the #Bears to the #Bills. https://t.co/LCv96GwkeG
Let’s go!!!!! https://t.co/ANnb0GqNdl
Making moves 👀 https://t.co/BF2LLO5oIf
144 is the pick the Bears traded to the Bills for Ryan Bates. Bills just traded it back to Chicago.
Trade! Bears on clock at 144 in deal with Bills
The #Bears are back! They traded up, using a future pick, to get on the clock at No. 144 in deal with the #Bills.
The #Bears are back! They traded up, using a future pick, to get on the clock at No. 144 in deal with the #Broncos.