David Byron Boston was born on August 19,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
25 Facts About David Boston
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David Boston was selected by the Arizona Cardinals eighth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft.
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David Boston became a Pro Bowl selection with the Cardinals in 2001.
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David Boston was born in Humble, Texas, and played youth football in the Humble Area Football League.
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David Boston set several Ohio State receiving records during that time.
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David Boston's best-remembered moment remains his game-winning five-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Joe Germaine with 19 seconds remaining in the 1997 Rose Bowl.
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David Boston left Ohio State with a year of eligibility remaining, and was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
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In 2001, David Boston had 98 receptions for 1598 yards and eight touchdowns, starting in the Pro Bowl.
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David Boston signed a seven-year, $47 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in 2003.
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David Boston played in five games that year before tearing knee ligaments again.
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David Boston was released by the team on September 12,2007 after being arrested for DUI.
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David Boston reported to training camp but his medical report showed a stress fracture in his right foot and recommended surgery.
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David Boston was placed on the suspended list, never practicing or playing in the pre-season.
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David Boston's father, Byron, is an American football official in the NFL.
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David Boston was not permitted to officiate regular season games in which David was playing.
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On March 13,2002, David Boston was accused of driving under the influence of cocaine and marijuana after testing positive for those drugs.
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David Boston was arrested at his home after two people called 911.
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On October 19,2004, David Boston was accused of punching an airline ticket agent who wouldn't let him board a plane at an airport in Burlington, Vermont.
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David Boston pleaded no contest, was fined $500 and paid $211 in restitution.
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On September 10,2007 it was released to the media that David Boston tested positive for GHB, a recreational drug with questionable ties to bodybuilding.
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On September 12,2007, David Boston was officially released by Tampa Bay when they decided to sign Mark Jones.
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On December 1,2011, David Boston was accused of beating a woman after a night of drinking in Boca Raton.
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David Boston allegedly punched the woman twice in the head, leaving a gash requiring 10 stitches, according to a Boca Raton police report.
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David Boston pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated battery and received a six-month prison sentence.
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Judge Charles Burton said that he was extending leniency to David Boston, turning down the prosecution's request for a term of four years, because of medical evidence that the defendant had incurred permanent brain injuries from the four concussions he sustained during his playing days.