![]() A major positive for him is that he has two years of experience playing special teams, which will most likely be his ticket towards a long-lasting NFL career. ![]() Beloved by his teammates, and was a great example of why you never let your emotions get the better of you (See The Post and Courier article). He is a no-nonsense player who demands respect in the locker-room. Plays tough, plays physical, plays relentless. Similar to teammate Deshaun Watson, Boulware seems to pay his best when the lights are shinning the brightest. Found himself in position to make big plays in crucial moments of the game. He developed a nice blend of speed, vision, and instincts to put himself in a positive position to make a play on the ball carrier. Watching the film, Boulware is constantly on the move. His story is quite intriguing and the article “From ‘selfish’ teenager to team captain for Clemson” by Aaron Brenner of the The Post and Courier is certainly worth a read. While some may see this as cocky, I personally like the confidence and electricity he brings to the field. ![]() Simply put, Boulware always seemed to find himself breaking up a play, or causing havoc in the opposing teams backfield as a pass rusher.īen Boulware is a “Firecracker” as his defensive coordinator Brent Venables would call him. Of all the Clemson linebackers over the past five seasons including Stephone Anthony, Tony Steward, and B.J Goodson, no one had better football instincts than Boulware. He plays a nasty and physical brand of football who always has a nose for where the play is going to happen. Boulware was the captain of the Clemson defense and a major contributor on the program’s rise to elite status these last two seasons. Now, back to reality, and the intriguing Clemson product is realistically hoping to hear his named called on Day 3. If draft prospects were measured based on how much heart they play with, Ben Boulware would be a first round talent, no question. However, it isn't Foster or bust, and there are plenty of intriguing options at the linebacker position in this draft. Reuben Foster has been discussed as an option, but only a trade-down in the middle of the 1st round is the only way I see the 49ers selecting Foster. However, as we know very well by now the team has the number two overall selection and there just isn't any prospect that meets that value. The question remains, like with any position, is where they will invest that draft capital? There is certainly justification for the 49ers to invest in the position as high as a first round selection. The San Francisco 49ers will most certainly be addressing the linebacker position in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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