Peter Boulware

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Peter Boulware
Date of birth December 18, 1974 (age 32)
Place of birth Flag of United States Columbia, South Carolina
Position(s) Linebacker
College Florida State
NFL Draft 1997 / Round 1/ Pick 4
Career Highlights
Pro Bowls 2000, 2003, 2004
Awards 1997 AP Defensive R.O.Y.
Honors Ravens Ring of Honor
Stats
Statistics
Team(s)
1997-2003, 2005 Baltimore Ravens

Peter Nicholas Boulware (born December 18, 1974 in Columbia, South Carolina) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Baltimore Ravens. He graduated first from Spring Valley High School, and went on to play for Florida State University.

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[edit] NFL career

He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the 4th overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. In 1997 Boulware recorded 58 total tackles, 12 sacks, and one forced fumble to receive The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. He would play for the Ravens for 8 years, going to four Pro Bowls and becoming the Ravens all-time leading sacker. The Ravens released Peter Boulware prior to the 2005 season, but re-signed him to a lower salary. Before the 2006 season, the Ravens released him again due to injuries, he currently plays for no NFL team and has retired.

[edit] Personal life

Peter Boulware is married and has three children. He is also vice president of a Tallahassee Toyota dealer and is featured on their commercials. His younger brother Michael Boulware plays strong safety for the Seattle Seahawks.

[edit] Honors

Peter Boulware was officially inducted into the Baltimore Ravens' Ring of Honor in a ceremony that occurred during halftime of the game between the Ravens and the Bengals on November 5, 2006.


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Preceded by
Simeon Rice
Defensive Rookie of the Year
1997
Succeeded by
Charles Woodson