Synopsis
Benjamin "Ben" Boulware is a football player who has played college football as a linebacker. He was born on August 7, 1994, in Anderson, South Carolina. He is the son of Krystal Boulware (his mother) and Jamie Boulware (his father). Ben has a brother named Garrett Boulware who is a baseball player. His nationality is American and belongs to the white ethnic background. Ben was awarded the Jack Lambert Award for best linebacker.
Early Life and Education
He attended T.L. Hanna High School where he started his playing career with the high school team. He was a good baseball player like his brother Garrett during his high school career. He moved to Clemson University after completing his high school education.
He attended Clemson University in 2013. There he played various games with the Clemson Tigers during his college career. He was a two-year starter at linebacker who left a legacy after serving as Clemson's top backup in 2014.
He posted 352 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, five interceptions, 41 quarterback pressures, 10 pass breakups, six caused fumbles and four recovered fumbles in 2,131 snaps over 53 games (31 starts) in his career. He played a vital role on defense in 2013, starting twice and making 58 tackles, five for loss incepting a pass against Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl, which he returned 47 yards for a touchdown.
He is the senior linebacker at Clemson Tigers. He led the Tigers with 113 tackles, including nine for loss and three sacks during Clemson's ACC Championship season. He also forced three fumbles and intercepted a pass, which is a big reason Clemson ranks ninth in the nation in total defense.
He had 17 tackles in Clemson in a match against Louisville and was named a national defensive player of the week by four different services.
Touchdown club of Columbus honored him by the Jack Lambert Award in the year 2016. The honor is presented every year to the top linebacker in the nation by the club. He is the first Clemson Tiger to win the award, which was first presented in 1991.
Personal Life and Affairs
This young player has reached the age of 22. He is a hardworking and passionate player. He has maintained his career in a balanced way. He was the Defensive MVP of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.
His brother Garrett is a baseball player who has played as a catcher and outfielder for the Clemson Tigers. He emerged as one of the best hitters for the team in 2013 and 2014.
He is not married yet. He has not mentioned more about his personal affair. He seems to be concentrated in the games, as he has not expressed more details about his personal life. He has a great fan following including many female fans. Girls would feel lucky to be a girlfriend of such a handsome player.
Body Measurements, Net Worth and Salary
He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 235 pounds. He has nice earning from his work and has maintained a good net worth.
