Anquan Boldin
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Anquan Boldin (born October 3, 1980 in Pahokee, Florida) is an American football player for the Arizona Cardinals. In 2003 Boldin was named The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press He was a second round draft pick in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Florida State University.
High School Career
Boldin was a standout football and basketball player at Pahokee High School. His quarterbacking prowess led him to be named Florida's Mr. Football in 1998. During his senior season, Pahokee rolled to a 10-0 regular season record, routinely defeating teams by large margins. Pahokee defeated archrival Glades Central 34-14 in the Muck Bowl, Florida's biggest high school football showdown. Surprisingly, the Blue Devils were upset 29-14 by Coach Corky Roberts' powerhouse Bolles team from Jacksonville in the 2A state championship game. Boldin is considered to be among the best players the state has ever produced. Many of his numbers were later eclipsed by Adrian McPherson. Boldin's remarkable athleticism and work ethic have allowed him to rebound from serious knee injuries. His versatility is obvious, as he played receiver at Florida State, and now, in the NFL.