Mike Boone

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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 29)
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
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing yards:539
Rushing average:5.2
Rushing touchdowns:4
Receptions:25
Receiving yards:186
Player stats at PFR

Mike Boone (born June 30, 1995) is an American professional 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.

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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 led the American Athletic Conference in rushing yards per attempt. [6]

Statistics

YearSchoolConfClassPosGRushingReceiving
AttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTD
2014 Cincinnati American FRRB91016506.4966210.30
2015 Cincinnati American SORB111047497.29151087.20
2016 Cincinnati American JRRB91053883.722024912.50
2017 Cincinnati American SRRB101104634.24241777.41
Career 4202,2505.424655969.21

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.60 s2.58 s4.38 s6.95 s42 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]

On August 27, 2024, Boone was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad. [26] [27] He was promoted to the active roster on September 10. [28] He was released on October 8 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. [29] [30]

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