23. Anquan Boldin

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One of the best Wide Receivers in Cardinals history, Anquan Boldin, made an immediate impact in his 2003 rookie season.

A Second Round Pick from Florida State, Boldin won the Offensive Rookie of the Year on the strength of a 1,377 Yard/8 Touchdown year.  Boldin only played 10 Games in 2004 but bounced back with 1,402 Yards and led the NFL Receiving Yards per Game (100.1).  A Pro Bowl Selection in 2006 and 2008, Boldin exceeded 1,000 Receiving Yards five times in Arizona, a solid accomplishment over eight seasons.  He was traded to Baltimore in 2010, leaving the Cardinals after 44 Touchdowns and 7,520 Yards.

As good as he was on the field, Boldin was a better man off it.  He won the Walter Payton Man of the Year and Alan Page Community Award following his Cardinals tenure and continues to be known for his philanthropic endeavors.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 54th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/25/03.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Baltimore Ravens with a 2010 5th Round Pick (which would be Arthur Jones) for a 2010 3rd and 4th Round Pick which would be Andre Roberts and Al Woods) 3/5/10
  • Games Played: 95
  • Notable Statistics:

    92 Games Started
    586 Receptions
    7,520 Receiving Yards
    44 Receiving Touchdowns
    36 Rushing Attempts
    200 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    20 Punt Returns
    130 Punt Returns
    0 Pass Completions
    2 Pass Attempts
    63 Approximate Value

    3 Playoff Games
    14 Receptions
    190 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Pro Bowl (2003, 2006 & 2008)
    AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (2003)
    PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2003)
    The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (2003)
    All-Rookie (2003)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (2005)
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