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94. Anquan Boldin

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94. Anquan Boldin

Retiring from the National Football League early so that he could devote more time to his humanitarian efforts, Anquan Boldin would secure seven seasons in which he had four digits in Receiving Yards.  Boldin was an explosive force on the gridiron, making an immediate impact in his rookie year, finishing third in both Receptions and Receiving Yards.  

Boldin would have his best run with the Arizona Cardinals, where his tandem with Larry Fitzgerald made them one of the best one-two punches in the league.  He later achieved the ultimate prize when he helped Baltimore win Super Bowl XLVII.  What made Boldin unique was his power.  Often, Wide Receivers are not known for their brute strength, but once he had his hands on the ball, it was his, and if it wasn’t, he would make sure that his opposition couldn't pull it down.  His philanthropic efforts also deserve mention, as he is one of the few men to have won the Walter Payton Man of the Year and Alan Page Community Award.

With over 13,779 Receiving Yards and 1,076 Receptions, he has a statistical case for a look from the Canton committee.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Pahokee, Florida, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2022
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Games Played: 202
  • Notable Statistics: 198 Games Started
    1,076 Receptions
    13,779 Receiving Yards
    82 Receiving Touchdowns
    42 Rushing Attempts
    229 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    20 Punt Returns
    130 Punt Return Yards
    1 Pass Completion
    4 Pass Attempts
    25 Passing Yards
    0 Touchdown Passes
    1 Interception
    118 Approximate Value

    15 Playoff Games
    15 Playoff Games Started
    70 Receptions
    1,057 Receiving Yards
    8 Receiving Touchdowns
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
  • Played For: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers
  • College: Florida State
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 54th Overall in 2003
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (Baltimore Ravens XLVII)
    Pro Bowl Selection (3) (2003, 2006 & 2008)
    AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (2003)
    PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2003)
    The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (2003)
    Walter Payton Man of the Year (2015)
    NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2013)
    All-Rookie (2003)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (1) (2005)
  • Other Points of Note: Finished 4th in Comeback Player of the Year Voting in 2008

    Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (3) (2003, 2005 & 2008)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (3) (2003, 2005 & 2006)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (2) (2008 & 2016)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (4) (2003, 2005, 2006 & 2008)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (4) (2001, 2002, 2003 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Touch (2) (2003 & 2005)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punt Returns (3) (2001, 2002 & 2003)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (2) (2002 & 2003)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 10. Receptions: 1,076
    14. Receiving Yards: 13,779
    31. Receiving Touchdowns: 82
    34. Receiving Yards per Game: 68.2
    37. Yards from Scrimmage: 14,008
    40. Yards per Touch: 12.5
    54. All-Purpose Yards: 14,138
    67. Touchdowns: 83
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Semi-Finalist: 2022, 2024 & 2025

Should Anquan Boldin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 30%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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