Former Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker has agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Levi Damien of Raiders Wire.
Booker (5-11, 219 pounds) was selected by the Broncos in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Utah. He played in all 16 games as a rookie and received six starts, rushing 174 times for 612 yards and four touchdowns.
After a decent rookie year, Booker failed to ever win a full-time starting job in Denver. Over the last four years, he rushed 289 times for 1,103 yards and six touchdowns, averaging an underwhelming 3.8 yards per carry.
During his first three years in the NFL, Booker served primarily as a third-down receiving option and special teams contributor. From 2016-2018, he caught 99 passes for 815 yards and one touchdown.
Last year, Booker was demoted to playing special teams almost exclusively. He rushed just two times and caught just six passes despite dressing for all 16 games. The Broncos clearly didn’t believe he was a long-term answer at RB.
