Mike Boone
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Boone with the Denver Broncos in 2021
No. 34 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Running back
Personal information
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)
Career information
High school:Baker County
(Glen St. Mary, Florida)
College:Cincinnati (2014–2017)
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2022
Rushing yards:516
Rushing average:5.2
Rushing touchdowns:4
Receptions:18
Receiving yards:146
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Early years

Boone attended and played high school football as a wide receiver at Baker County High School in Glen 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 Atlantic Coast Conference in rushing yards per attempt.[6]

Statistics

Year School Conf Class Pos G Rushing Receiving
Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
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

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+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]

Minnesota Vikings

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]

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] 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]

Carolina Panthers

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]

References

  1. ^ Bains, Chris (November 1, 2013). "Florida Receiver Mike Boone Switches To The Cincinnati Bearcats". Cincy on the Prowl. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  2. ^ Adams, Tim (November 1, 2013). "Boone Commits to Cincinnati". 247Sports. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mike Boone, 2014 Wide Receiver, Cincinnati". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Mike Boone College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "South Florida at Cincinnati Box Score, October 24, 2014". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "2015 American Athletic Conference Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Mike Boone". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. April 30, 2018. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  9. ^ Tomasson, Chris (August 31, 2018). "Undrafted rookie RB Mike Boone primed to make Vikings' 53-man roster". Twin Cities. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  10. ^ "Bills upset and blow out the Vikings, 27–6". 96.5 WCMF. September 23, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "Mike Boone 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  12. ^ "Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  13. ^ "Bears edge Vikings 21–19 on Piñeiro FG with 10 seconds left". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  14. ^ "Mike Boone 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  15. ^ "Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – October 4th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  16. ^ Gordon, Grant (October 7, 2020). "Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, Browns DE Myles Garrett among NFL Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  17. ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 18, 2021). "Broncos agree to terms with RB Mike Boone". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  18. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos sign DL Shamar Stephen, T Cam Fleming, place RB Mike Boone, CB Michael Ojemudia on IR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  19. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 16, 2021). "Broncos activate RB Mike Boone to 53-man roster, elevate WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland for #LVvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021.
  20. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 24, 2022). "Broncos sign RB Marlon Mack off 49ers' practice squad, promote LS Mitchell Fraboni to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  21. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 13, 2022). "Broncos place RB Mike Boone on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  22. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-17-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-18-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. December 18, 2023.
  24. ^ Gantt, Darin. "Wideout Jonathan Mingo placed on IR with foot injury". Panthers.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  25. ^ Gantt, Darin (January 8, 2024). "Panthers extend three, sign 11 practice squaders to future deals". Panthers.com.

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