HENDERSON, Nev. -- Thomas Booker IV's film with the Philadelphia Eagles might've been a small sample size, but it was enough for Raiders coach Pete Carroll to detect a player with starting potential.

Carroll noticed Booker's strong technique and how he was a consistent presence in the interior whenever his number was called. Following the release of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins , the Raiders pivoted by acquiring Booker from the Eagles in exchange for cornerback Jakorian Bennett .

Since Booker's arrival, he has been everything the Raiders had hoped for. He established himself as a starter and has been a reliable presence on the defensive line -- one of the strongest spots on the roster thus far.

"He's just as steady as a rock," Carroll said.

Booker, a fifth-round pick by the

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