Kevin Boothe Explained

Number:67, 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:1983 7, mf=yes
Birth Place:Queens, New York City, U.S.
High School:Fort Lauderdale (FL) Pine Crest
College:Cornell
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:320
Draftyear:2006
Draftround:6
Draftpick:176
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:114
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:62
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:4
Pfr:B/BootKe20

Kevin Mark Boothe (born July 5, 1983) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Cornell University.[1] He was selected in the sixth round (176th overall) by the Oakland Raiders in the 2006 NFL draft.[2] He also played for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls with the team, both against the New England Patriots.

Early life

Boothe attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[3] where he graduated in 2001.

College career

Boothe attended Cornell University and was a three-time All-Ivy League selection and a member of Cornell's Quill and Dagger society.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

In the 2006 NFL draft, Boothe was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round with the 176th overall pick.[4] he was the first player drafted from Cornell since 1997. He finished the 2006 season as the starting right guard for the Oakland Raiders.

New York Giants

After being waived by the Raiders in the 2007 pre-season, Boothe was claimed by the New York Giants.[5] He won Super Bowl XLII and XLVI with the Giants, both against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, and he was the starting left guard in the latter game.[6]

Set to become a free agent in 2013, Boothe re-signed with the Giants on a one-year contract on March 25, 2013.[7]

Oakland Raiders (second stint)

After becoming a free agent after the 2013 season, Boothe signed a contract with his former team, the Oakland Raiders, on March 17, 2014.[8] [9] The contract was for two years worth $3.4 million.[10] He played for Oakland mainly as a backup, appearing in nine contests and recording one fumble recovery. On May 4, 2015, Boothe was released by the Raiders.[11]

Post-playing career

On May 27, 2024, it was announced that Boothe was interviewing for front office jobs with NFL teams, following multiple seasons in the NFL league office.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Big Red is overflowing with pride as Big Blue's Kevin Boothe makes his return to the Super Bowl. February 2012.
  2. Web site: Raiders select Kevin Boothe in round six . August 23, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928141519/http://www.raidersonline.org/oakland-raiders-news-20060430.php . September 28, 2011 . dead .
  3. Web site: Kevin Boothe Stats, News and Video - G. .
  4. Web site: 2006 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-10 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: ProFootball.Scout.com. NFL Roster Moves Tracker. September 3, 2007. Ed. Thompson. July 21, 2014.
  6. Web site: Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 6, 2017.
  7. Web site: ESPN.com. Giants re-sign Kevin Boothe. March 25, 2013. July 21, 2014.
  8. Web site: NBCSports.com. Raiders reel in Kevin Boothe. Mike. Florio. March 17, 2014. July 21, 2014.
  9. Web site: Raiders sign guard Kevin Boothe. March 17, 2014.
  10. Web site: Former Giants G/C Kevin Boothe, Oakland Raiders Agree to Two-Year, $3.4 Million Deal. March 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140321164606/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2014/03/17/former-giants-gc-kevin-boothe-oakland-raiders-agree-to-2-year-3-4-million-deal/. March 21, 2014. dead.
  11. Web site: Reports: Raiders will release veteran offensive lineman Kevin Boothe. May 28, 2024. si.com. en.
  12. Web site: Former Giants, Raiders G Kevin Boothe Interviewing For Front Office Jobs. May 28, 2024. profootballrumors.com. en.