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Ben Boulware update
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Ben Boulware update


Jun 7, 2017, 12:06 PM

Per Bleacher Report article on 8 UDFA's that may earn a roster spot.

Former Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware was the most recognizable prospect not to hear his named called during the NFL draft.

Boulware helped lead the Tigers to the national championship with 131 tackles, yet questions about his size and athleticism were enough for every team to pass on him.

The linebacker's greatest assets are his work ethic, instincts and feel for the game. Those things can't be defined by combine testing or a pro day workout, but they helped Boulware land with the Carolina Panthers.

"I've seen a young man who studies the game and takes it very seriously and does his responsibilities the way he should as a football player," head coach Ron Rivera said, per NBC Charlotte. "On the field he's showing you he reads very quickly, makes good decisions, gets himself downhill, plays with his hands very nicely."

There are great athletes, and there are good football players. A rare few are both, and Boulware can be counted among that group.

With Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and Shaq Thompson established as the team's starting linebackers, Boulware must compete with Ben Jacobs, Jeremy Cash, David Mayo, Jared Norris and Zeek Bigger to earn a roster spot. The 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Defensive MVP will use his draft disappointment to drive him to become the Panthers' fourth or fifth linebacker.

"A 6' guy like me [is] not an overwhelming presence like some of those other guys," Boulware said. "You gotta have a chip on your shoulder, and mine's probably a lot bigger than others."

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Re: Ben Boulware update


Jun 7, 2017, 1:34 PM

I think he would do very well if they'd give him half a chance. He's smaller than most in his position but get him pumped up and you've opened another can of worms. I mean he didn't have a problem last season with taking on the "big guys" he faced head to head. I'm just saying.... I'm a fan of the young man and I hope he prospers in his football career. That was a great post about him too. Thanks

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Gut eR Done BEN..


Jun 7, 2017, 7:51 PM

and know those Buckies & Red Elephants players know you existed, hit hard & stopped up those gaps! Do it again TiGER!

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