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PLAYER BIO6-7 | 328 | OHIO ST. | 2ND YEAR | BORN 5.4.87 | LAKEWOOD, OHACQUIRED FA IN ‘09 | ST. EDWARD HS, CLEVELAND, OHAlex Boone reached a significant milestone in his career when hetook the field in the team’s season-finale against the Arizona Cardinalsin 2010. The game marked his first regular season action as apro, which was an achievement many would have felt far-fetched twoyears ago. Boone was originally signed as a rookie free agent bythe 49ers in 2009 and spent his entire rookie season on the team’spractice squad. When Boone reported to mini-camp the followingyear, he had lost 40 pounds of fat and replaced it with 25 pounds oflean muscle. He competed at both right and left tackle, and eventuallyproved his worth as he earned a spot on the 53-man roster.// TRANSACTIONSSigned as a rookie free agent by SF on 4/30/09…Waived by SF on9/3/09…Signed to the practice squad by SF on 9/6/09…Signed bySF to reserve/future contract on 1/6/10.// GOLDMINE• During the 2009 offseason, Alex returned home to Lakewood, OH,where he began working out with former NFL O-lineman LeCharlesBentley. With Bentley’s help and guidance, Alex is now in the bestshape of his life, dropping 40 pounds before putting 25 pounds ofmuscle back on. “LeCharles helped me realize what it takes to be successfulin the NFL,” Alex said. “He has helped me with my footwork,my initial burst and my quickness. I know I’ll be ready for whateverthe coaches throw at me this season.”• Alex was featured in NFL.com’s “On The Fringe” series in 2010, whichhighlighted lesser-known players as they battled for roster spots.// 2010• Was inactive Weeks 1-16.• Made his NFL debut vs. Arz. (1/2/11), entering the game at left tacklein the second half.// 2009• Spent the entire season on the 49ers practice squad.// COLLEGEA two-time All-Big Ten selection during his four-year career at OhioState, played in 46 games (35 starts). Started 22 games at LT for theBuckeyes, earning All-America honors as a senior.// PERSONAL• A two-time All-Ohio selection, was a three-year starter at St. Edward(OH) HS. Also competed in shot put and discus and played basketballfor one year.• His uncle, Ed, played football at Penn State.• Enjoys hunting and playing golf.• Born Alex Boone on 5/4/87 in Lakewood, OH.• Majored in history.BOONE’S CAREER STATISTICSGAMES/STARTS - 1/0; 2010 (1/0)Milestones:NFL Debut: vs. Arz. (1/2/2011)SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\59// MEDIA GUIDE