Marty Booker

Professional football wide receiver Marty Booker plays in the National Football League, most recently for the Chicago Bears.

Booker was released by the Bears on February 13, 2009, after he was limited to 13 games in 2008 with injuries.CBSSports.com: Bears Release Booker, Cut Ties with LBs Gardner, Riley

Prior to playing in the NFL, Booker played college football with the ULM Warhawks in the NCAA. Starting three years at ULM, he recorded 178 catches for 2,784 yards and 23 touchdowns. Booker earned All-Independent honors and ranks second for Warhawks' career receptions. After college, Booker was selected 78th overall in the 1999 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.

Booker joined the Chicago Bears for his professional debut in 1999, playing in nine games and recording 19 receptions for 219 yards and three touchdowns, He continued with the Bears for four additional seasons, recording his statistically best seasons in 2001 and 2002 and earning his first Pro Bowl selection in 2002.NFL.com: Marty Booker

In 2004, Booker was traded to the Miami Dolphins. He played with the Dolphins for five seasons before he was released and re-signed with the Chicago Bears.NFL.com: Marty Booker

• Mahalo's Guide to the National Football League
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 210
  • Rookie Year: 1999

• July 31, 1976: Born

• 1995: College football debut with the University of Louisiana at Monroe

• 1999: Drafted in the 3rd round, 78th overall, in the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears

• 2002: Pro Bowl

• 2004: Traded to the Miami Dolphins

• 2008: Cut by the Dolphins

• 2008: Signs with the Chicago Bears

• 2009: Released by the Bears