Tony Boselli
Inducted:
2022
Player Stats
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
322 lb (146 kg)
Born:
April 17, 1972
Modesto, California, U.S.
Position:
Offensive Tackle
College:
USC (1991–1994)
Tony Boselli is widely regarded as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. Selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the second overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, Boselli immediately made an impact, becoming a cornerstone of the Jaguars' offensive line.
Playing his entire career with Jacksonville from 1995 to 2001, Boselli was known for his exceptional ability to protect the quarterback and his dominant run-blocking skills. A five-time Pro Bowler, he was a key figure in the Jaguars' rise to prominence in the late 1990s, helping the team reach multiple playoff appearances.
Despite injuries that cut his career short, Boselli’s influence on the game was undeniable, and he was known for his physicality, technique, and leadership on the field. Boselli was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, solidifying his place as one of the best offensive tackles to ever play the game.
Boselli's Awards and Honors
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1997–1999)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1996–2000)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1995)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- Pride of the Jaguars
- Jacksonville Jaguars No. 71 retired
- Consensus All-American (1994)
- First-team All-American (1992)
- Morris Trophy (1994)
- 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1991, 1992, 1994)
NFL Records
- NFL All-Decade Team (1990s)
- NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year Nominee: 1999
NFL Teams
Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2001)
Houston Texans (2002)
NFL Draft
1995: 1st round, 2nd pick
Jacksonville Jaguars
Numbers Worn:
71
NFL Stats
Seasons:
7
Games Played:
91
Games Started:
90
Fumble recoveries:
5
Sacks Allowed:
15.5
Pro Bowls:
5 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
First-Team All-Pro:
2 (1997, 1999)
Second-Team All-Pro:
1 (2000)