Peter Boulware: Pick #4 in the 1997 NFL Draft

Peter Boulware is a former linebacker out of Florida State, selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 4th overall pick (round 1) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 126 regular-season games from 1997 to 2005. From 1999 on, he played for the Baltimore Ravens. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1997

Round

Round 1

Pick

4th overall

Team

Baltimore Ravens

Position

LB

College

Florida State

Peter Boulware Career Stats

4× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 1997 draft class in sacks (70).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
126	293	70	1

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	BAL	14	27	6	7	9	8	0	2	3
2000	BAL	14	29	6	7	7	6	0	1	2
2001	BAL	16	35	22	14	15	14	0	4	3
2002	BAL	16	44	16	11	7	7	1	4	0
2003	BAL	15	34	15	0	10	0	0	2	4
2005	BAL	8	4	4	0	2.5	0	0	1	0
Since 1999		83	173	69	39	50.5	35	1	14	12

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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