Michael Boulware
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| Minnesota Vikings — No. 27 | |
| Safety | |
| Date of birth: September 17, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Columbia, South Carolina | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 220 lb (100 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2004 for the Seattle Seahawks | |
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| College: Florida State | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Michael Boulware (born September 17, 1981 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
Boulware has also played for the Houston Texans in his career. He is the younger brother of former NFL linebacker Peter Boulware.
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[edit] Early years
He played at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and finally graduated from Spring Valley High School, and was South Carolina's Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior playing both offense and defense. Caught 56 passes for 1,028 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed 31 times for 362 yards. USA Today All-USA honorable mention selection. Orlando Sentinel's All-South team.
[edit] College career
At Florida State University (FSU) he started every game in 2001 at strongside linebacker, and was an All-America candidate in his senior year.
As a Freshman he was FSU's top tackler on kickoff teams.; he was 21st on the team with 21 tackles. As a Sophomore he ranked 4th in the Atlantic Coast Conference and tied for the team lead with three interceptions. He led the Seminole defense in scoring with two touchdowns, and ranked 4th on the team in tackles with 81. As a Junior he started every game at strongside line-backer. He was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, and named to the All-ACC second team.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Seattle Seahawks
After college, Boulware went on to play for the Seattle Seahawks defense as a part-time linebacker and strong safety. In his rookie year he had a forced fumble, a sack, fifty-three tackles and most impressively, intercepted five passes, the most interceptions for any rookie ever to play for the Seahawks. The end of his second year proved to be rewarding as the Seahawks played in Super Bowl XL. On Wednesday, October 25, Mike Holmgren, coach of the Seattle Seahawks, announced Jordan Babineaux would replace Michael Boulware at the strong safety position. Mike Holmgren said that Boulware could get his job back later in the season, which he did in the December 24 game against San Diego.
[edit] Houston Texans
On September 1, 2007, the Seahawks traded Boulware to the Houston Texans for former first-round pick Jason Babin.[1]
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
On March 20, 2008, the Minnesota Vikings signed Boulware to a one-year contract.[2]
