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{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}} |
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}} |
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{{distinguish|Mike Boon}} |
{{distinguish|Mike Boon}} |
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{{Infobox NFL biography |
{{Infobox NFL biography |
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| name |
| name = Mike Boone |
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| image = Mike Boone (51665923648) (cropped).jpg |
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| caption = Boone with the [[Denver Broncos]] in 2021 |
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| current_team |
| current_team = Carolina Panthers |
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| number |
| number = 34 |
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| position |
| position = [[Running back]] |
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| birth_date |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|7|30}} |
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| birth_place |
| birth_place = [[Macclenny, Florida]], U.S. |
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| height_ft |
| height_ft = 5 |
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| height_in |
| height_in = 10 |
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| weight_lbs |
| weight_lbs = 206 |
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| high_school |
| high_school = [[Baker County High School (Glen St. Mary, Florida)|Baker County]]<br/>([[Glen St. Mary, Florida]]) |
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| college |
| college = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] (2014–2017) |
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| undraftedyear |
| undraftedyear = 2018 |
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| pastteams |
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* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2020}}) |
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2020}}) |
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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}}) |
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}}) |
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* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2023}} |
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}) |
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* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)* |
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| status = Active |
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| statseason = 2023 |
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| statlabel1 = [[Rushing yards]] |
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| statlabel1 = [[Rushing yards]] |
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| statvalue1 = 539 |
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| statlabel2 = [[Average|Rushing average]] |
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| statvalue2 = 5.2 |
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| statlabel3 |
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]] |
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| statvalue3 = 4 |
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| statlabel4 |
| statlabel4 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]] |
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| statvalue4 = 25 |
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| statlabel5 |
| statlabel5 = [[Receiving yards]] |
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| statvalue5 = 186 |
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| statlabel6 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]] |
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| pfr = BoonMi00 |
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| pfr = BoonMi00 |
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'''Mike Boone''' (born June 30, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] |
'''Mike Boone''' (born June 30, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] and signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent in 2018. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Boone attended and played [[high school football]] as a wide receiver at [[Baker County High School (Glen St. Mary, Florida)|Baker County High School]] in [[Glen St. Mary, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bains |first=Chris |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Florida Receiver Mike Boone Switches To The Cincinnati Bearcats |url=https://cincyontheprowl.com/2013/11/01/florida-receiver-mike-boone-switches-cincinnati/ |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=Cincy on the Prowl |language=en-US}}</ref> As a senior in 2013, he helped lead Baker County to a 7–3 record, catching 57 passes for 1,068 yards and 18 [[touchdowns]], including 211 receiving yards in a single game which set a school record. Boone also lettered in basketball and track. He committed to the [[University of Cincinnati]], choosing the Bearcats over FIU.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Tim |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Boone Commits to Cincinnati |url=https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/Article/Boone-Commits-to-Cincinnati-158206/ |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone, 2014 Wide Receiver, Cincinnati |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/mike-boone-47702?view=pv |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Boone attended and played [[high school football]] as a [[wide receiver]] at [[Baker County High School (Glen St. Mary, Florida)|Baker County High School]] in [[Glen St. Mary, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bains |first=Chris |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Florida Receiver Mike Boone Switches To The Cincinnati Bearcats |url=https://cincyontheprowl.com/2013/11/01/florida-receiver-mike-boone-switches-cincinnati/ |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=Cincy on the Prowl |language=en-US}}</ref> As a senior in 2013, he helped lead Baker County to a 7–3 record, catching 57 passes for 1,068 yards and 18 [[touchdowns]], including 211 receiving yards in a single game which set a school record. Boone also lettered in [[basketball]] and [[track and field|track]]. He committed to the [[University of Cincinnati]], choosing the Bearcats over FIU.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Tim |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Boone Commits to Cincinnati |url=https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/Article/Boone-Commits-to-Cincinnati-158206/ |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone, 2014 Wide Receiver, Cincinnati |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/mike-boone-47702?view=pv |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Boone attended and played college football at the University of Cincinnati from 2014 to 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mike-boone-2.html |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 24, 2014, against [[2014 South Florida Bulls football team|South Florida]], he had 19 carries for 212 rushing yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Florida at Cincinnati Box Score, October 24, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-24-cincinnati.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2015 season, he |
Boone attended and played [[college football]] at the University of Cincinnati from 2014 to 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mike-boone-2.html |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 24, 2014, against [[2014 South Florida Bulls football team|South Florida]], he had 19 carries for 212 rushing yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Florida at Cincinnati Box Score, October 24, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-24-cincinnati.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2015 season, he led the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] in rushing yards per attempt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 American Athletic Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/american/2015-leaders.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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! colspan="6" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Cincinnati Bearcats}}" | Mike Boone |
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! colspan="4" | Rushing |
! colspan="4" | Rushing |
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! colspan="4" | Receiving |
! colspan="4" | Receiving |
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| note = All values from Cincinnati [[Pro Day]]<ref name="draft">{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone |url=http://www.draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1001499&DraftYear=2018 |access-date=December 19, 2019 |publisher=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref> |
| note = All values from Cincinnati [[Pro Day]]<ref name="draft">{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone |url=http://www.draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1001499&DraftYear=2018 |access-date=December 19, 2019 |publisher=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref> |
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===Minnesota Vikings=== |
===Minnesota Vikings=== |
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⚫ | Boone signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2018 |title=Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-to-Terms-with-Undrafted-Free-Agents/819c5c96-25d7-4e07-b13a-64eb815ea095 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142914/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-to-Terms-with-Undrafted-Free-Agents/819c5c96-25d7-4e07-b13a-64eb815ea095 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=October 18, 2018 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomasson |first=Chris |date=August 31, 2018 |title=Undrafted rookie RB Mike Boone primed to make Vikings' 53-man roster |url=https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/31/undrafted-rookie-rb-mike-boone-primed-to-make-vikings-53-man-roster// |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=Twin Cities |language=en-US}}</ref> After an impressive preseason where he finished fourth in the league with 195 rushing yards, he made the Vikings 53-man roster and made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the [[Buffalo Bills]]. In the 27–6 loss, he had two carries for 11 rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Bills upset and blow out the Vikings, 27–6 |url=https://wcmf.radio.com/articles/final-bills-upset-and-blow-out-vikings-27-6 |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=96.5 WCMF |language=en}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with 11 carries for 47 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoonMi00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=March 12, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Boone signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2018 |title=Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-to-Terms-with-Undrafted-Free-Agents/819c5c96-25d7-4e07-b13a-64eb815ea095 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142914/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-to-Terms-with-Undrafted-Free-Agents/819c5c96-25d7-4e07-b13a-64eb815ea095 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=October 18, 2018 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomasson |first=Chris |date=August 31, 2018 |title=Undrafted rookie RB Mike Boone primed to make Vikings' 53-man roster |url=https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/31/undrafted-rookie-rb-mike-boone-primed-to-make-vikings-53-man-roster// |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=Twin Cities |language=en-US}}</ref> After an impressive preseason where he finished fourth in the league with 195 rushing yards, he made the Vikings 53-man roster and made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the [[ |
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⚫ | In Week 15 of the 2019 season against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], starting [[running back]] [[Dalvin Cook]] left the game with a shoulder injury which increased Boone's playing time as a result. During the game, Boone rushed 13 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the 39–10 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2019 |title=Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128113 |access-date=December 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 17 against the [[Chicago Bears]], Boone rushed 17 times for 148 yards and a touchdown during the 21–19 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Bears edge Vikings 21–19 on Piñeiro FG with 10 seconds left |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127991 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Overall, Boone finished the 2019 season with 273 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Boone 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoonMi00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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In Week 15 of the 2019 season against the [[ |
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⚫ | In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the [[Houston Texans]], Boone forced a fumble on punt returner [[DeAndre Carter]] which was recovered by the Vikings during the 31–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040htx.htm |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Boone was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 4.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 7, 2020 |title=Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, Browns DE Myles Garrett among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-myles-garrett-joe-mixon-zadarius-smith-nfl-players-of-the-week |access-date=October 8, 2020 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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====2020==== |
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In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the [[ |
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===Denver Broncos=== |
===Denver Broncos=== |
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On March 18, 2021, Boone signed a two-year contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=March 18, 2021 |title=Broncos agree to terms with RB Mike Boone |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-rb-mike-boone |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021, to start the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Broncos sign DL Shamar Stephen, T Cam Fleming, place RB Mike Boone, CB Michael Ojemudia on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-dl-shamar-stephen-t-cam-fleming-place-rb-mike-boone-cb-michael-ojem |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was activated on October 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 16, 2021 |title=Broncos activate RB Mike Boone to 53-man roster, elevate WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland for #LVvsDEN |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-rb-mike-boone-to-53-man-roster-elevate-wrs-john-brown-and-tyrie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016203924/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-rb-mike-boone-to-53-man-roster-elevate-wrs-john-brown-and-tyrie |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> |
On March 18, 2021, Boone signed a two-year contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=March 18, 2021 |title=Broncos agree to terms with RB Mike Boone |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-rb-mike-boone |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on September 1, 2021, to start the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Broncos sign DL Shamar Stephen, T Cam Fleming, place RB Mike Boone, CB Michael Ojemudia on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-dl-shamar-stephen-t-cam-fleming-place-rb-mike-boone-cb-michael-ojem |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was activated on October 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 16, 2021 |title=Broncos activate RB Mike Boone to 53-man roster, elevate WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland for #LVvsDEN |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-rb-mike-boone-to-53-man-roster-elevate-wrs-john-brown-and-tyrie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016203924/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-rb-mike-boone-to-53-man-roster-elevate-wrs-john-brown-and-tyrie |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> |
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After suffering an ankle injury, Boone was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Broncos sign RB Marlon Mack off 49ers' practice squad, promote LS Mitchell Fraboni to active roster |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-rb-marlon-mack-off-49ers-practice-squad-promote-ls-mitchell-fraboni |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 3, but placed back on injured reserve 10 days later after suffering an ankle injury in Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=December 13, 2022 |title=Broncos place RB Mike Boone on injured reserve |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-rb-mike-boone-on-injured-reserve |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> |
After suffering an ankle injury, Boone was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Broncos sign RB Marlon Mack off 49ers' practice squad, promote LS Mitchell Fraboni to active roster |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-rb-marlon-mack-off-49ers-practice-squad-promote-ls-mitchell-fraboni |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 3, but placed back on injured reserve 10 days later after suffering an ankle injury in Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=December 13, 2022 |title=Broncos place RB Mike Boone on injured reserve |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-rb-mike-boone-on-injured-reserve |access-date=June 25, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> |
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===Houston Texans=== |
===Houston Texans=== |
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On March 17, 2023, Boone signed a two-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2023 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-17-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-17-2023 |access-date=March 17, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> |
On March 17, 2023, Boone signed a two-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2023 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-17-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-17-2023 |access-date=March 17, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> He entered the 2023 season third on the depth chart. After only 12 touches through 14 games, he was released on December 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2023 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12-18-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-18-2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> |
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===Carolina Panthers=== |
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On January 2, 2024, Boone was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |title=Wideout Jonathan Mingo placed on IR with foot injury |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/wideout-jonathan-mingo-placed-on-ir-with-foot-injury |access-date=January 2, 2024 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=January 8, 2024 |title=Panthers extend three, sign 11 practice squaders to future deals |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-extend-three-sign-11-practice-squaders-to-future-deals |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> |
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*[https://www.panthers.com/team/players-roster/mike-boone/ Carolina Panthers bio] |
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*[https://gobearcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=684 Cincinnati Bearcats bio] |
*[https://gobearcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=684 Cincinnati Bearcats bio] |
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Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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Born: | (1995-07-30) July 30, 1995 (age 28) Macclenny, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Baker County (Glen St. Mary, Florida) | ||||||||||
College: | Cincinnati (2014–2017) | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||||||||
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Mike Boone (born June 30, 1995) is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college footballatCincinnati and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
Boone attended and played high school football as a wide receiveratBaker County High SchoolinGlen St. Mary, Florida.[1] As a senior in 2013, he helped lead Baker County to a 7–3 record, catching 57 passes for 1,068 yards and 18 touchdowns, including 211 receiving yards in a single game which set a school record. Boone also lettered in basketball and track. He committed to the University of Cincinnati, choosing the Bearcats over FIU.[2][3]
Boone attended and played college football at the University of Cincinnati from 2014 to 2017.[4] On October 24, 2014, against South Florida, he had 19 carries for 212 rushing yards and one touchdown.[5] In the 2015 season, he led the Atlantic Coast Conference in rushing yards per attempt.[6]
Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||
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2014 | Cincinnati | American | FR | RB | 9 | 101 | 650 | 6.4 | 9 | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 0 |
2015 | Cincinnati | American | SO | RB | 11 | 104 | 749 | 7.2 | 9 | 15 | 108 | 7.2 | 0 |
2016 | Cincinnati | American | JR | RB | 9 | 105 | 388 | 3.7 | 2 | 20 | 249 | 12.5 | 0 |
2017 | Cincinnati | American | SR | RB | 10 | 110 | 463 | 4.2 | 4 | 24 | 177 | 7.4 | 1 |
Career | 420 | 2,250 | 5.4 | 24 | 65 | 596 | 9.2 | 1 |
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5 ft9+7⁄8 in (1.77 m) |
206 lb (93 kg) |
30+3⁄8 in (0.77 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.44 s | 1.60 s | 2.58 s | 4.38 s | 6.95 s | 42 in (1.07 m) |
11 ft 7 in (3.53 m) |
25 reps | |
All values from Cincinnati Pro Day[7] |
Boone signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[8][9] After an impressive preseason where he finished fourth in the league with 195 rushing yards, he made the Vikings 53-man roster and made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. In the 27–6 loss, he had two carries for 11 rushing yards.[10] He finished his rookie season with 11 carries for 47 yards.[11]
In Week 15 of the 2019 season against the Los Angeles Chargers, starting running back Dalvin Cook left the game with a shoulder injury which increased Boone's playing time as a result. During the game, Boone rushed 13 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the 39–10 win.[12] In Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, Boone rushed 17 times for 148 yards and a touchdown during the 21–19 loss.[13] Overall, Boone finished the 2019 season with 273 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.[14]
In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the Houston Texans, Boone forced a fumble on punt returner DeAndre Carter which was recovered by the Vikings during the 31–23 win.[15] Boone was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 4.[16]
On March 18, 2021, Boone signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021, to start the season.[18] He was activated on October 16.[19]
After suffering an ankle injury, Boone was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2022.[20] He was activated on December 3, but placed back on injured reserve 10 days later after suffering an ankle injury in Week 14.[21]
On March 17, 2023, Boone signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.[22] He entered the 2023 season third on the depth chart. After only 12 touches through 14 games, he was released on December 18, 2023.[23]
On January 2, 2024, Boone was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers.[24] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[25]