Booker carried the ball three times during Thursday's win over the Panthers, tallying eight yards and a fumble.

EDGE Analysis

Getting stripped on his first career carry probably wasn't the way Booker envisioned his career starting, but head coach Gary Kubiak showed some faith by letting him tote the ball on the next drive. Thursday didn't provide any indication that C.J. Anderson should be looking over his shoulder on the depth chart, but expect Booker to be featured more prominently as he settles in given head coach Gary Kubiak's run-heavy approach.

Booker rushed for 13 yards on eight carries and added a 17-yard reception in Saturday's win over the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

It was seldom smooth sailing for Booker against the Rams' tough front, but he looks to remain the team's No. 2 behind C.J. Anderson. More than anything he did on the field, his value was buoyed by general manager John Elway's words in the press box. While commentating, Elway said that the team had a second-round grade on Booker, who ended up slipping to the fourth, and is seen as a strong fit in Denver's one-cut system.

Booker gained 36 yards on nine carries and seven yards on one reception in Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

More important than the stat line, Booker entered Saturday's game before Ronnie Hillman, who finished with 21 yards on three carries, with all of his work coming in the second half. Recent reports suggest Booker has supplanted Hillman as C.J. Anderson's top backup, and Saturday's usage supports the theory.

Booker is solidifying his role as C.J. Anderson's primary backup and is also working with the first team, 9 News Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Klis reiterates what was reported back in April, that the Broncos liked Booker so much that they were tempted to draft him in the first round of this year's draft. The down-hill back instead slipped to the fourth round due to an injured knee. Now healthy, Booker could be in line for a complementary role in 2016 with a chance at starting by 2017. C.J. Anderson's new contract is extremely front loaded and last year's starter, Ronnie Hillman, is back on a modest one-year deal - potentially paving the way for Booker.

Booker rushed for 11 yards on four carries and added an eight-yard reception in Thursday's preseason win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Booker showed flashes of the back that Denver has hyped following the draft. The rookie was decisive, slipped off tacklers and got involved in the passing game. His five touches exceeded fellow co-second-stringer Ronnie Hillman by two. Their workloads will be worth monitoring in the weeks to come.

Booker is the co-backup behind C.J. Anderson, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker came into Denver saying that he was looking to take people's jobs. He's on his way to that, tied up with last year's team leader in rushing. Seen as a perfect fit for Denver's one-cut scheme, Booker is younger and cheaper than Hillman - who returned to the team on a one-year deal. Don't be surprised if the team looks to the future with an Anderson-Booker combo sooner than later.

Booker's (knee) pass-catching ability could earn him early playing time, particularly in third-down situations, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker was taken during the fourth round this year, and despite coming off a February meniscus surgery, he's impressed with his hands during the Broncos' offseason program. Although C.J. Anderson projects as Denver's starting running back right now, Booker could push Ronnie Hillman for the backup job, which would feature third-down snaps and increase Booker's potential in PPR leagues.

Booker (knee) is making strides in learning Denver's offense as he recovers from a torn meniscus, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker was reportedly a consideration for Denver at the end of the first round, so the team clearly believes that he has the physical skills to be a featured back. The mental aspects of the game could be the biggest adjustment for the young back, something he can improve on even while taking it slow as he recovers from a knee injury. The Broncos handed C.J. Anderson a front-loaded new contract earlier this year - rewarding him for being Denver's best offensive weapon through the playoffs. It might be tough for the rookie to unseat Anderson in year one, but Ronnie Hillman's role as the No. 2 could be up for grabs.

Booker claims that he is coming to Denver to "take someone's job," The Salt Lake City Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not entirely clear how Booker's remark will fly in the locker room, but starter C.J. Anderson has said that he was unbothered by it. Fantasy owners should like the chip on Booker's shoulder, though. Booker obviously has the skills Denver's front office like in a back, he was supposedly on their first-round shortlist, and a bevy of backs have succeeded in head coach Gary Kubiak's one-cut system. The team's investment in Anderson indicates that it might be hard for Booker to unseat him atop the depth chart in the short term, but the fact of the matter is that he will likel take someone's job this summer - if not Anderson, Ronnie Hillman or Juwan Thompson.

Booker could could make an immediate impact in Denver's backfield, the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker was reportedly Denver's second-favorite back in the draft and was able to snag him in the fourth round. He has the decisiveness, power and wiggle to thrive in head coach Gary Kubiak's one-cut scheme. Booker rushed for 2,773 yards and 21 touchdowns in just 23 games at Utah. He's not a perfect prospect, he'll be 24 and is recovering from a torn meniscus, but expect him to push for playing time this year and challenge starter C.J. Anderson not too far down the line.