Marty Booker
Marty Montez Booker (born July 31, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Louisiana-Monroe, he was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1999 NFL draft. During his first tenure with the Bears, he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2002. He also played for the Miami Dolphins from 2004 to 2007, Bears in 2008, and Atlanta Falcons in 2009.
No. 86, 80
July 31, 1976
Jonesboro, Louisiana, U.S.
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Jonesboro-Hodge (Jonesboro, Louisiana)
1999 / Round: 3 / Pick: 78
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Early life[edit]
Marty Montez Booker was born July 31, 1976, to Vera and Calvin Booker of Jonesboro, La. Booker attended Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He was a two-sport standout in both football and track. In football, he was a quarterback and passed for 3,418 yards (3,125 m) and 48 combined touchdowns as a senior, at a college meet, he was told that he was super athletic, and quarterback wasn't the right spot for him, he chose WR. Following his senior season, he finished as the runner-up for the national Gatorade High School Player of the Year award. In track, he was ranked second in the state high jump finals as a senior. Booker also was a standout basketball player.
College career[edit]
Marty Booker attended the University of Louisiana-Monroe where he was a three-year starter. He finished his college career with 178 receptions for 2,784 yards (15.6 avg.) and 23 touchdowns. He was an All-Independent first-team selection as a senior with 75 catches for 1,168 yards (1,068 m) and 11 touchdowns, averaging 106.2 yards (97.1 m) per game. He ranks second in school history for career receptions.
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