Dallas Cowboys 2025 first round pick Tyler Booker poses for a photo during the first period between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys legend praises 'soul snatcher' NFL Draft addition

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated May 20, 2025 10:44 AM ET

The Dallas Cowboys have received a lot of praise for the 2025 NFL Draft class, and now there is an even bigger endorsement.

Cowboys legend Nate Newton recently spoke to ALL DLLS and had some high praise for the team's first-round pick.

Newton credited first-round pick Tyler Booker for his impressive motor and willingness to always get into the mix. Booker is known as a violent run blocker, landing him the "soul snatcher" nickname from Newton.

3x Super Bowl champion Nate Newton joined the podcast today. Nate is excited to see the newly drafted “soul snatching” Tyler Booker play. But hoping former 1st rd pick Tyler Guyton finds his way to better play this year. pic.twitter.com/W2QNP7hFm0
— DLLS Cowboys (@DLLS_Cowboys) May 19, 2025

Judging by the Cowboys' coaching staff hirings under Brian Schottenheimer, there is a renewed focus on the running game.

If Booker can live up to the expectations, it should be an interesting offense to watch this season.

Add in the addition of George Pickens, and the team's use of play action could open up the offense in a way we haven't seen in recent history. Let's see how it all works out.

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