Josiah Booker
Josiah Booker is a three-star recruit from Sarasota, FL, out of Booker (No. 1,794 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Central Michigan's 8 games this season.
Where Booker comes from
- Sarasota, FL
- Booker
- About 1,150 miles from Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,794 in the 2024 class.
- On the Central Michigan roster since 2024
Where Booker fits
Central Michigan lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Central Michigan defensive backs with a game this season
Central Michigan is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Booker
Also from Sarasota, FL
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Drinkall
Pass share
36.8%
174 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
59.1
8 games
Team sack rate
9.9%
192 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Central Michigan -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and press coverage.
Central Michigan has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Donte Kent went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Three seasons at Central Michigan
- 2026 Central Michigan DrinkallYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Central Michigan DrinkallYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Central Michigan McElwainYear 1 · Games –
- High school BookerSarasota, FL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,794 in the 2024 class. Signed with Central Michigan.Also from Booker: Chuck Kennon (Florida State), Tyren Hornes (UCF), Kevontay Hugan (Indiana) and 3 more.
2024
- Signed with Central MichiganThree-star, out of Booker
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jim McElwain → Matt Drinkall. Worth noting in scheme + development context.