Rocky Boiman

Rocky Michael Boiman(born January 24, 1980) is an American former professionalfootballplayer who was alinebackerin theNational Football League(NFL) for theTennessee Titans,Indianapolis Colts,Kansas City ChiefsandPittsburgh Steelers.He playedcollege footballfor theNotre Dame Fighting Irish.He was selected by theTennessee Titansin the fourth round of the2002 NFL draft.He currently works as a footballcolor commentatorforESPN College Football.

Rocky Boiman

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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1980-01-24)January 24, 1980 Cincinnati, Ohio,U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. Xavier(Cincinnati)
College:	Notre Dame(1998–2001)
NFL draft:	2002/ round: 4 / pick: 133
Career history
Tennessee Titans(2002–2005) Dallas Cowboys(2006)* Indianapolis Colts(2006–2007) Philadelphia Eagles(2008)* Kansas City Chiefs(2008) Tennessee Titans (2009)* Pittsburgh Steelers(2009) Detroit Lions(2010)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion(XLI)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 267 Sacks: 1.5 Forced fumbles: 4 Fumble recoveries: 1 Interceptions: 5 Defensive touchdowns: 1 StatsatPro Football Reference

Early years

Boiman attendedSt. Xavier High Schoolin his hometown ofCincinnati,Ohio.He was named All-league as a sophomore and juniordefensive back.

As a seniorfree safetyin 1997, he tallied 164 tackles and 6 interceptions. He received All-League, All-State, Southwest Ohio Player of the Year, Greater Cincinnati League Player of the Year and All-City Player of the Year honors.

Boiman finished his high school career with 330 tackles, 11 interceptions and 15 passes defensed. He set school records for longest kickoff (95 yards) and most kickoff return yards.

He also participated intrackandbaseball,where he was named All-city twice.

College career

Boiman accepted a football scholarship from theUniversity of Notre Dameto playdefensive backunder head coachBob Davie.As a sophomore, he was converted into anoutside linebackerand had 39 tackles playing a backup role.

As a junior, he was named a starter atoutside linebackerafter Joe Ferrer left the school. He collected 58 tackles (8 for loss), 3.5 sacks and was also used as a pass rushingdefensive endin some situations.He was a fan favorite for his intensity and tackling ability.

As a senior, he was a team co-captain and started 7 games, posting 42 tackles (11 for loss), 4 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 12 tackles againstOregon State Universityand 11 againstTexas A&M University.He finished his college career with 21 starts out of 43 games, 144 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one pass defensed, 5 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans (first stint)

Boiman was selected by theTennessee Titansin the fourth round (133rd overall) of the2002 NFL draft.As a rookie, he played mainly onspecial teams,setting a franchise record with 28 tackles.

In2003,he had his most productive season, when he played in all 16 games (starting 2), making 55 tackles (4 for loss), 18 assists, 2 interceptions (one returned for atouchdown), 16special teamstackles, 1.5 sacks and one safety. He replaced an injuredPeter Sirmonin the first quarter atoutside linebackeragainst thePittsburgh Steelers,collecting 8 tackles, asafetyand a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown, while earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

In2004,he entered the season as the starter atleft outside linebackerafter Sirmon suffered a season ending knee injury. He played in 7 games with 6 starts, but was limited with a left knee and a right quad injury, before being declared out of the season with a hamstring injury on December 5. He made 24 tackles (one for loss) and one pass defensed.

In2005,he appeared in 16 games with 2 starts atleft outside linebacker.He registered 28 defensive tackles and 15special teamstackles (tied for third on the team).

Dallas Cowboys

On March 20,2006,he was signed as afree agentby theDallas Cowboys,to improve the depth atlinebackerand onspecial teams.During training camp he suffered a compound fracture of his right thumb, but only missed 10 days. On September 2, he was a surprise cut after receiving a $1,000,000 signing bonus.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 4,2006,he signed with theIndianapolis Coltsto play onspecial teams.He played in every game, totaling 21 tackles (16 solo) and one interception. In the postseason, he earned aSuper Bowlring as the Colts defeated theChicago Bears29–17 inSuper Bowl XLIheld on February 4,2007.

On April 17,2007,Boiman signed a one-year contract with the Colts. He appeared in 16 games (7 starts), totaling 55 tackles (34 solo), 2 interceptions and one fumble recovery.

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 24,2008,he was signed by thePhiladelphia Eaglesas afree agent.On August 31, he was cut after being passed on the depth chart byTank Daniels.

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 15,2008,Boiman was signed by theKansas City Chiefs.He played in 11 games (9 starts), making 68 tackles (51 solo).

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

On August 11,2009,he was signed by theTennessee Titansas afree agent.He was cut on September 5.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 24,2009,Boiman was signed by thePittsburgh Steelersto help improve the kickoff coverage unit. He played in six games and totaled four assists and no tackles.

Detroit Lions

On August 30,2010,he was signed as afree agentby theDetroit Lions,reuniting withJim Schwartzwho was his defensive coordinator with the Titans. On September 5, he was released to make room forlinebackerSpencer Havner.

NFL statistics

Year	Team	Games	Combined Tackles	Tackles	Assisted Tackles	Sacks	Force Fumbles	Fumble Recoveries	Fumble Return Yards	Interceptions	Interception Return Yards	Yards per Interception Return	Longest Interception Return	Interceptions Returned for Touchdown	Passes Defended
2002	TEN	16	13	11	2	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	TEN	16	45	28	17	1.5	0	0	0	2	70	35	60	1	2
2004	TEN	7	19	8	11	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2005	TEN	15	28	17	11	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	IND	16	21	16	5	0.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2
2007	IND	16	55	34	21	0.0	0	1	0	2	28	14	26	0	4
2008	KC	11	73	56	17	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
2009	PIT	6	3	0	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		103	257	170	87	1.5	3	1	0	5	98	20	60	1	12

Personal life

Boiman works forWestwood Oneas a color analyst for college football games and as a sideline reporter for NFL games and co-hosting the 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. show with Eddie Fingers onWLW-AMinCincinnati, Ohio.He also works as a color analyst for ESPN andBBCtelevision and radio.

In the summer of 2011 it was announced that he would be an analyst for theSky Sportsnetwork in theUnited Kingdom.He was joined byNick Fergusonand two other English analysts.

In the fall of 2011, he was appointed a trustee ofGreen Township,located on the west side ofCincinnatiinHamilton County,replacing a member who had stepped down to take another position in Hamilton County.