Alex Boone to Sign with Vikings: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

March 9, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

After spending the first six years of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, offensive lineman Alex Boone will now be suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings.  
Adam Schefter of ESPN first reported the agreement, citing a source. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed the agreement, adding that Boone was the team's "guard of choice after Kelechi Osemele."
The 28-year-old was a pillar of San Francisco's offensive success, especially in the running game, from 2011 to 2014. He emerged from the shadows as an undrafted free agent in 2009, playing in all 16 games during his second season and becoming a full-time starter in 2012.
Before the 2013 season, Jeff Deeney of Pro Football Focus named Boone the 49ers' secret superstar for his performance in 2012:
Boone was a force in the running game as his +18.6 run blocking grade was best among all right guards. He also ranked second among all guards by receiving a negative grade on only 4.7% of his run blo...

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