Kevin Boothe facts for kids
Boothe in the 2014 NFL season.
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | July 5, 1983 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Fort Lauderdale (FL) Pine Crest | ||||||
| College: | Cornell | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 6 / Pick: 176 | ||||||
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Kevin Mark Boothe (born July 5, 1983) is a former professional American football player. He played as an offensive tackle, which is a player on the offensive line who blocks for the quarterback and running backs. Kevin Boothe played college football at Cornell University. He was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 2006 NFL draft. This is when NFL teams pick new players from college. He also played for the New York Giants. With the Giants, he won two Super Bowl championships. Both of these big wins were against the New England Patriots.
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Early Life and School
Kevin Boothe grew up in Queens, New York City. He went to Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He finished high school there in 2001.
College Football Career
After high school, Boothe went to Cornell University. While playing football there, he was named one of the best players in the Ivy League three times. This showed he was a top player in his college conference.
Playing in the NFL
Kevin Boothe had a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He played for two different teams.
Starting with the Raiders
In the 2006 NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders picked Kevin Boothe. He was the 176th player chosen overall. He was the first player from Cornell University to be drafted into the NFL since 1997. By the end of his first year in 2006, he was a starting player for the Raiders.
Winning Super Bowls with the Giants
In 2007, Boothe joined the New York Giants. This is where he achieved his biggest successes. He helped the Giants win two Super Bowls. These were Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI. Both times, they beat the New England Patriots, led by their famous quarterback, Tom Brady. In Super Bowl XLVI, Kevin Boothe was a starting player. He played a key role in protecting the quarterback.
After the 2012 season, Boothe signed a new contract with the Giants. He stayed with the team for another year in 2013.
Back with the Raiders
After the 2013 season, Kevin Boothe became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team. He decided to return to his first team, the Oakland Raiders, in 2014. He played in nine games that season. He mostly helped out as a backup player. In May 2015, the Raiders released him from the team.
After Football
After his playing career, Kevin Boothe stayed involved with the NFL. In May 2024, it was announced that he was looking for jobs in the front offices of NFL teams. This means he might work behind the scenes for a team. He had already spent several seasons working in the main NFL league office.
