Running Back
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Class: Sophomore
Ht/Wt: 5'9"/194
Hometown: Folkston, Ga.
Quoting Coach Jackson: "Has the vision and speed to be a contributor ... had a tremendous spring that I expect him to carry over into the 2009 season."
2008: Appeared in eight games as reserve and on special teams ... had 16 carries for 28 yards (1.8 average) ... caught three passes for 18 yards (6.0 average) ... recorded four tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) on special teams ... had three carries for 11 yards vs. Minnesota on Oct. 25 ... recovered onside kick vs. Indiana on Nov. 22.
High School: Three-star prospect ranked as No. 58 athlete nationally and No. 44 player in Georgia by Rivals.com ... ranked as No. 64 running back nationally and No. 43 player in Georgia by Scout.com ... named Region 2-AA Offensive Player of the Year ... member of Florida Times-Union Super 24 and all-state running back as senior ... rushed for 1,572 yards on 154 carries (10.2 average) with 17 touchdowns ... had 1,963 yards of total offense ... also recorded 13.5 tackles, three interceptions and one blocked kick ... recorded 902 yards of total offense with 771 yards rushing on 64 attempts (12.0 average) and eight touchdowns as junior ... also had 27.5 tackles and four interceptions (three returned for touchdowns) and recovered two fumbles ... first team all-region as defensive back and second team all-region running back ... member of state championship team in 2005 and 2006 ... team captain ... coach was Rich McWhorter ... comes from same school as fellow Boilermakers DeVarro Greaves and David Pender.
Personal: Given name is Ralph Edgar Bolden ... born Dec. 7, 1989 ... sociology major ... enjoys fishing and riding four-wheelers.
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