Boone attended and played high school football as a wide receiver at Baker 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]
College career
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 lead the AAC in rushing yards per attempt.[6]
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]
2019
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]
2020
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]
Denver Broncos
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]
Houston Texans
On March 17, 2023, Boone signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.[22]
