• Professional wide receiver Anquan Boldin plays for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.

  On February 5, 2009, Boldin told ESPN that the chances of him returning to the Arizona Cardinals were "very slim." He continued on to say "I don't think the relationship can be repaired with the organization."ESPN.com: Boldin on Cards: Relationship Irreparable

• 1. Full Name: Anquan Kenmile Boldin
  2. Birthdate: October 3, 1980
  3. Birthplace: Pahokee, Florida
  4. Attended: Pahokee High School
  5. Nickname: "The Quan"
  6. Named Florida's Mr. Football in 1998
  7. College: Florida State University
  8. NFL Draft 2003: Pick 54 in Round 2
  9. Selected as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2003
  10. Pro Bowl selection in 2003 and 2006
  11. Height: 6-1

• Football Career

  After playing for the Florida State Seminoles, Boldin was selected as the 54th overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft. As a rookie. Anquan Boldin was selected to the 2004 Pro Bowl after a year when he attained 101 receptions for 1,377 yards and eight touchdowns. He has set records for most receiving yards in a first game by a rookie with 217. However, due to injury, he was only able to play 10 of the 16 games in the 2004 season. During his last full sixteen game season, in 2006, Boldin had 83 receptions for 1,203 yards and 4 touchdowns.

  After missing practice during week 16 of the 2008 season with a shoulder injury, Boldin was listed as questionable to play in the December 21, 2008, game against the New England Patriots.SI.com: Boldin Might Miss Sunday's Game On October 3, 2008, Boldin underwent facial surgery to repair a sinus fracture and correct his bite. He returned to the field on October 26, 2008.

  After straining his left hamstring in the Cardinals wild card win over the Atlanta Falcons, Boldin played with the Cardinals as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the January 18, 2009, NFC Championship Game.CBSSports.com: Boldin Gives Cards Boost, Says He'll Play After Practicing After the game, Boldin left the stadium early, declining to speak to the press or celebrate with his teammates.San Francisco Chronicle: Boldin Bolts While Cardinals Celebrate

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