Booker began attending Saban’s football camps in 2015, as noted during ABC’s NFL draft broadcast on Thursday. After the former Crimson Tide guard was selected No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys, ABC showed a photo montage of Saban and Booker together through the years.

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys claimed they were going to take "the best player on the board" with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they decided to fill a need along their offensive line with the selection of Alabama Crimson Tide All-American guard Tyler Booker.

The Dallas Cowboys have made their decision and have turned in the card for the No. 12 pick. Taking things down to the wire, presumably trying to find a trade partner, they instead decided to strengthen their offensive line for the second consecutive year.