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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.

A.J. Hawk

A.J. Hawk was drafted 5th overall in the 2006 Draft and the former Ohio State Buckeye was a force on the Packers defense for years.  While the former Lombardi Award winner would never be named to a Pro Bowl, he was an alternate for the game twice (2010 & 2011).  Hawk is unlikely to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame but we expect to see him in the prestigious franchise version that the Pack has.

William Moore

William Moore played all of his seven seasons professionally with the Atlanta Falcons.  The second round pick from Missouri started 72 of his 76 Games at Strong Safety and peaked at 2012 where he went to the Pro Bowl.  He recorded 16 Interceptions over his career.

175. Wes Welker

Undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2004, Wes Welker was signed by the San Diego Chargers, who released him shortly after, and he was able to carve out a niche as a backup Wide Receiver and Return Specialist with the Miami Dolphins.  That itself would be a decent career for an undrafted player, but the New England Patriots (who are we kidding, Bill Belichick) traded for him, and he would become an elite wideout in the National Football League.

Becoming the favorite target of Tom Brady, Welker would rattle off five straight Pro Bowls and would lead the NFL in Receptions.  A two-time First Team All-Pro, Welker would assist the Pats greatly in the playoffs, scoring four TDs, although he is one of the few Patriot stars of the modern era without a Super Bowl Ring.  

Of note, Welker holds the record for the most seasons with 105 Receptions (5) and, as of this writing, is the all-time reception leader for the Patriots, no small feat indeed.