Tyler Booker

As an interior offensive lineman Tyler Booker knows there are few opportunities to get in the spotlight – unless you mess up on or off the field. So that's why Booker has taken control of brand all the way from his RespeCT custom-designed chain with a nod to his home state of Connecticut to the way he engages with the fans and media. “We’re one of the few sports where athletes aren’t as recognizable,” Booker said at SEC Media Days ahead of the 2024 season. “We literally play with a helmet on. Other sports have their stories told. I feel like I have a very unique story and I want to have my story told. Doing media gives me the avenue to do so. Control your narrative. Have in your mind what narrative you want to push out, and whatever question is given to you, make sure you push out your narrative during it.” On the field, Booker is the one that pushes around opponents. During the 2023 season, he was a first-team All-SEC pick by the Associated Press and second-team all-league pick by conference coaches. "I play at 100% at all times," Booker said. "When you see that you've made another man quit, give up, get out of character, you know you just have so much power over him. And it's one of the best feelings in the world."