Fantasy Upside
Filling in for the injured C.J. Anderson for parts of the second half of last season, Devontae Booker ran for 612 yards and totaled five touchdowns. The second-year pro out of Utah showed his durability by receiving 24 carries in back-to-back games in November against the Saints and Chiefs.
Fantasy Downside
With the signing of Jamaal Charles, any fantasy value Booker had took a big hit. As long as Charles and Anderson hold up, Booker will be used sparingly, once he returns from his wrist injury sustained at the end of July. He averaged 3.5 yards per carry during his rookie season and was given the rock a combined 14 times from Week 14 to Week 16. He managed a measly 45 yards during that span.
2017 Bottom Line
After a promising start to his NFL career, Booker’s stock dropped and he's now No. 3 on the RB depth chart in Denver. Even though Anderson and Charles have been hampered by injuries during the season lately, once he returns to the field, Booker will likely hold little value outside of extended keeper leagues. While he should receive some short-yardage touches, there won’t be enough to warrant having him on your roster.