25 Facts About Justin Boren

Justin Matthew Boren was born on April 28,1988 and is an American former professional football guard.

Justin Boren was selected to play in the US Army All-American Bowl and was a Parade All-American and an Associated Press All-Ohio selection.

The son of 1982 and 1983 Michigan Wolverines tackles leader Mike Boren, Justin was widely recruited by the nation's top schools, including both his father's alma mater, the University of Michigan and its archrival, Ohio State University, Boren's hometown school.

Justin Boren played in several games as a true freshman, making one start.

When head coach Lloyd Carr retired and was replaced by Rich Rodriguez, Justin Boren became unhappy with the new staff and transferred to Ohio State.

Justin Boren earned recognition as a selection to the 2009 and 2010 All-Big Ten team by both the coaches and the media.

Justin Boren was a 2010 College Football All-America Team second-team selection by several selectors.

Justin Boren was teammates with his brother, Zach Boren, who was a starting fullback and linebacker for the Buckeyes.

Justin Boren was signed by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Justin Boren was a member of the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos but never played in a regular season or postseason NFL game.

Justin Boren was a freshman starter at Pickerington High School Central before transferring to Pickerington High School North the following year.

Justin Boren was selected to the Associated Press first-team Division I All-Central District and All-Ohio high school football teams as an offensive lineman.

Justin Boren had been recruited as either a center or a guard, but he preferred to play guard.

In spring practice the following year, Justin Boren was moved to center.

However, during the game, Justin Boren played guard and Kraus played center.

Justin Boren was named as a second-team All-American selection by Associated Press, CBS Sports, Rivals.

Justin Boren ranked thirteenth in the bench press with a total of 28 repetitions.

Justin Boren ranked eleventh in the three cone drill with a time of 7.57.

Justin Boren was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on July 26,2011.

Justin Boren's former University of Michigan offensive line coach Andy Moeller was a coach with Baltimore at the time of his signing.

Justin Boren was waived by the team on September 3,2011, but he was signed to the practice squad on September 5.

On September 1,2012, Justin Boren was assigned to injured reserve.

Justin Boren reached an injury settlement with the team before being removed from the roster later that week.

Justin Boren was named to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions on November 20,2012.

Justin Boren's youngest brother, Jacoby, was a sophomore at Pickerington Central High School in 2009.