Benjamin James Boulware (born August 7, 1994) is a former

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. He played college football at Clemson. Boulware signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent following the

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College career

On December 7, 2016, Boulware was awarded the Jack Lambert Trophy, for best linebacker. He was the Defensive MVP of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. Boulware was part of the Clemson team that defeated top-ranked

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in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship by a score of 35–31. In the game, he recorded six total tackles and one pass defended.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Boulware signed with the

as an undrafted free agent following the

. He was released by the team on September 2, 2017.

San Francisco 49ers

Boulware was signed to the

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' practice squad on September 5, 2017. He was released from the practice squad on September 12, 2017.

References

External links

Clemson Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Boulware, Ben 1994 births Living people American football linebackers Clemson Tigers football players Players of American football from South Carolina People from Anderson, South Carolina Carolina Panthers players San Francisco 49ers players