| D.J. Boldin |
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2007 (Junior):
Caught 11 passes for 127 yards while appearing in all 13 games ... Had a successful return in 2007 after missing the 2006 season ... Caught his first pass since 2005 when he snagged a 14-yarder in the season opener vs. Boston College (Sept. 1) ... Had two receptions vs. Virginia (Nov. 3) and Clemson (Nov. 10) ... Made two receptions for 47 yards in the Meineke Car Care Bowl ... His longest catch of the season was a 38-yarder that led to a first down on a third-and-17 against Connecticut.
2006 (Sophomore):
Sat out the season for academic reasons.
2005 (Redshirt Freshman):
Named to The Sporting News' ACC All-Freshman Team ... Finished second on the team in receiving yards and fourth on the team in receptions ... Played nine games and started six ... Made 15 receptions for 224 yards, a team-best 14.9 yards per catch ... Made his first career reception in the Maryland game, a 14-yarder. ... Had three catches against Clemson for 36 yards ... Had a season-high four catches in Tallahassee for 58 yards. ... Caught three passes for 54 yards at Boston College ... Had two grabs for 15 yards at Georgia Tech ... Did not play in the season opener against Vanderbilt because of a coach's decision and missed the Miami game with injury.
2004 (True Freshman):
Redshirted the season.
Background:
Named the Defensive Player of the Year by the Palm Beach Post ... A first-team all-state selection ... Had 107 tackles, two interceptions and four forced fumbles as a senior ... Also had 29 receptions for 691 yards and nine touchdowns on the other side of the ball ... Listed as the country's No. 77 safety by TheInsiders.com ... Helped the Blue Devils to a 13-1 record and the 2A state championship ... A first-team all-state selection at linebacker ... Recorded nine tackles and caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from Alphonso Smith in the state title game ... Played in the Outback Bowl and the Palm Beach All-Star Game ... Also a starter on the basketball team ... Came to Wake Forest with high school teammates Alphonso Smith and Antonio Wilson ... Ran a 4.6 40-yard dash ... Coached by Leroy Foster at Pahokee.
Personal:
A sociology major... Born June 20, 1986 in Pahokee, Fla.... Son of Brenda Banks... is the younger brother of Anquan Boldin, who played football at Florida State and was the NFL's 2003 Rookie of the Year with the Arizona Cardinals.
