Rocky Boiman
Encyclopedia
Rocky Michael Boiman is an American football
linebacker
who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans
in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Notre Dame
.
Boiman has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys
, Indianapolis Colts
, Philadelphia Eagles
, Pittsburgh Steelers
, and Detroit Lions
. He earned a Super Bowl ring
with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI
.
.
During his stay at Notre Dame, Rocky played all 4 years and started his Junior and Senior years at linebacker. He was a fan favorite for the intensity he brought to the field, as well as his ferocious tackling. During his Senior year Rocky was named one of the Team Captain's under coach Bob Davie.
by the Tennessee Titans
where he played linebacker
. He started out as a leader on special teams in his first couple years, setting the Oilers/Titans franchise record in special teams tackles with 28. He earned the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. His role increased as a linebacker during his 2nd and 3rd seasons with the Titans and earned AFC Defensive Player of The Week.
but was subsequently released on September 3, 2006.
picked Boiman up off waivers on September 4, 2006, where he went on to play in every game and earn a Super Bowl ring. Boiman re-signed with the Colts with a one-year contract in April 2007, and he went on to play in every game in 2007, including seven starts.
. He was cut on August 31 during final roster cuts.
on October 15, 2008. The move came one day after the team released linebacker
Napoleon Harris
.
on August 11, 2009. He was waived on September 4.
Boiman was worked out by the Cleveland Browns
on November 10, but was not signed.
on November 24, 2009 after Donovan Woods
was waived.
on August 30, 2010.
He was released on September 5.
during the 2008 and 2010 congressional election.
In May 2010 Rocky founded at political action committee called LEAD pac (www.leadpac.org) with the mission of supporting Ohio candidates who show leadership in fighting for individual's rights with special attention on fiscally conservative issues. In 2011, Rocky began making plans to run for political office in The Ohio State House of Representatives.
Boiman is also a weekly guest on the Bengals Roundup on Channel 12 locally in Cincinnati with Brad Johansen and current radio broadcaster for his alma mater the Cincinnati St.Xavier Bombers
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft
2002 NFL Draft
The 2002 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft took place April 20–21, 2002 at the theater at...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame. The team is currently coached by Brian Kelly.Notre Dame competes as an Independent at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level, and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series coalition. It is an...
.
Boiman has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, and Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
. He earned a Super Bowl ring
Super Bowl ring
The Super Bowl ring is an award in the National Football League given to the winners of the league's annual championship game, the Super Bowl...
with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI was an American football game that featured the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion Chicago Bears to decide the National Football League champion for the 2006 season...
.
Early years
Rocky graduated in 1998 from St. Xavier High School in his hometown of Cincinnati, OhioOhio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
.
During his stay at Notre Dame, Rocky played all 4 years and started his Junior and Senior years at linebacker. He was a fan favorite for the intensity he brought to the field, as well as his ferocious tackling. During his Senior year Rocky was named one of the Team Captain's under coach Bob Davie.
First stint with Titans
Boiman was drafted in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft2002 NFL Draft
The 2002 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft took place April 20–21, 2002 at the theater at...
by the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
where he played linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
. He started out as a leader on special teams in his first couple years, setting the Oilers/Titans franchise record in special teams tackles with 28. He earned the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. His role increased as a linebacker during his 2nd and 3rd seasons with the Titans and earned AFC Defensive Player of The Week.
Dallas Cowboys
An unrestricted free agent, on March 20, 2006, Boiman signed a three-year contract with the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
but was subsequently released on September 3, 2006.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
picked Boiman up off waivers on September 4, 2006, where he went on to play in every game and earn a Super Bowl ring. Boiman re-signed with the Colts with a one-year contract in April 2007, and he went on to play in every game in 2007, including seven starts.
Philadelphia Eagles
On March 24, 2008, Boiman signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He was cut on August 31 during final roster cuts.
Kansas City Chiefs
Boiman was signed by the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
on October 15, 2008. The move came one day after the team released linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Napoleon Harris
Napoleon Harris
Napoleon Bill Harris is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted in the first round by the Oakland Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft....
.
Second stint with Titans
After three seasons away from the team, Boiman re-signed with the Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
on August 11, 2009. He was waived on September 4.
Boiman was worked out by the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on November 10, but was not signed.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Boiman was signed by the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
on November 24, 2009 after Donovan Woods
Donovan Woods
Donovan Woods is a free agent American football linebacker. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
was waived.
Detroit Lions
Boiman was signed by the Detroit LionsDetroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
on August 30, 2010.
He was released on September 5.
Personal
Boiman spent time campaigning for Steve ChabotSteve Chabot
Steven Joseph "Steve" Chabot is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously represented the district from 1995 to 2009.-Early life, education and career:...
during the 2008 and 2010 congressional election.
In May 2010 Rocky founded at political action committee called LEAD pac (www.leadpac.org) with the mission of supporting Ohio candidates who show leadership in fighting for individual's rights with special attention on fiscally conservative issues. In 2011, Rocky began making plans to run for political office in The Ohio State House of Representatives.
Boiman is also a weekly guest on the Bengals Roundup on Channel 12 locally in Cincinnati with Brad Johansen and current radio broadcaster for his alma mater the Cincinnati St.Xavier Bombers