BIOGRAPHY: Former walk-on who broke into the starting lineup as a junior. Totals last season included 101/2/4 after 84/3/8 as a junior.

POSITIVES: Boudreaux is a hard-nosed defender who had to work his way up through the ranks before making an impact on the college level. He has enough physical skills and mental wherewithal to succeed in the NFL as either a traditional strong safety or a zone system.

NEGATIVES: More of a straight-line defender who does not display range to the sidelines. Lacks the great top-end speed and ability to cover the pass in deep center field.

ANALYSIS: Forceful centerfielder who works hard to make positive plays. Diagnoses the action, fiercely attacks ball carriers and wraps up at the point of attack. Displays a burst of closing speed, shows a good head for the ball and aggressive in all aspects of his game. Solid open field tackler.

PROJECTION: FA