Born: June 14, 1984 in Port Hueneme, CA
2002: St. Bonaventure High School
2006: Florida State University, B.A. English
Lorenzo Booker’s high school football career was perfect. On his way to setting three State records, Booker was the catalyst to three unbeaten CIF-Southern Section championship teams for the St. Bonaventure High Seraphs. Booker & Co. were 42-0 from 1999-2001.
In an era of outstanding Ventura County running backs, Booker stood out, setting state career records for yards rushing (8,495), touchdowns (137) and points (894). CalHiSports named Booker as the state junior class player of the year in 2000.
Closing out his high school career by rushing for 233 yards in St. Bonaventure’s CIF-SS Division IV championship game against Orange Lutheran, Booker finished the 2001 season with 2,870 yards and 50 TDs.
The honors would come fast and furious:
– Parade Magazine National Player of the Year
– Gatorade National Player of the Year
– Ken Hall Player of the Year, receiving the High School Heisman
– PrepStar Dream Team
Taking his athletic attributes to track and field, Booker won the 2001 CIF-Southern Section Division 4 long jump title.
The first high school football player to make his college decision on ESPN, Booker signed with Florida State. In four years with the Seminoles, Booker rushed for 2,389 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, and caught 114 passes for 985 yards. He led the program in combined rushing and receiving years as a sophomore and senior.
Booker was selected as the team MVP for his 2006 senior season. Two of his best collegiate performances came in bowl games. In Florida State’s 30-18 win over West Virginia in the 2004 Gator Bowl, Booker rushed for 101 yards. Booker was named as the 2006 Emerald Bowl MVP after rushing for 97 yards and catching 5 passes for 117 yards in a 44-27 win over UCLA.
Drafted by the Miami Dolphins, Booker was voted team Rookie of the Year in 2007. During a 6 year pro career, he spent time with four different NFL teams.
Booker now lives in Camarillo and is raising sons Kayin and Kairyn.