Anthony Boone Jr. (born October 29, 1991) is an American former professional

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. He played

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College career

Boone attended

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from 2010 to 2014. During his career he played in 46 games and made 25 starts. He finished with 5,789 passing yards and 38

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2011

Boone redshirted for his initial season in 2010. In 2011, he got his first snaps at QB backing up starter Sean Renfree, running for 6 yards on 2 attempts in a loss to FCS team Richmond, 23-21. He would throw his first career touchdown pass in the season finale at North Carolina.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

After he was not selected in the

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, Boone signed with the

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as an

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. He was released by the Lions in June.

Montreal Alouettes

Boone signed with the

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of the

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in July 2015. He dressed in nine games for the Alouettes in 2015, completing 18 of 31 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while also scoring a rushing touchdown.

References

External links

Montreal Alouettes bioDuke Blue Devils bio
1991 births Living people Players of American football from Union County, North Carolina American football quarterbacks Canadian football quarterbacks Duke Blue Devils football players Detroit Lions players Montreal Alouettes players People from Weddington, North Carolina Players of Canadian football from North Carolina {{Quarterback-1990s-stub