Michael Boulware was drafted No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall
Michael Boulware Florida State Draft
Michael Boulware was drafted No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1690th at Florida State
The pick
How Michael Boulware came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 227 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 45 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1690th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1594% of career value
- Final season
- 20073 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Boulware.
Oregon State
USC
Marshall
Florida State in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#48
LeRoy Butler
DB · GB · 1990
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#19
Antonio Cromartie
DB · LAC · 2006
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#25
Xavier Rhodes
DB · MIN · 2013
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#46
Samari Rolle
DB · TEN · 1998
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#94
Chris Hope
DB · PIT · 2002
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Boulware in the 2004 NFL Draft
Michael Boulware is a Defensive back out of Florida State selected No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Boulware drafted?
Michael Boulware was selected No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-boulware.
What college did Michael Boulware play for?
Michael Boulware played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Michael Boulware's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-boulware.