Booker, who turns 26 in November, is known as a smart, high-character player who plays with a big motor. There is an opportunity at defensive tackle in Las Vegas and Booker has a real chance to make the 53-man roster and be part of the rotation. He hasn’t shown he can be a dynamic player, but he could be a solid backup.

The Raiders also have one of the best, if not the best, defensive line coaches in Rob Leonard, who will be good for Booker. Leonard has been good for the Raiders since joining the team. The Raiders have a defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham, who has improved the defense each season that he has been in Las Vegas.

In a move with Maryland ties, the Raiders traded cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV.