Kyle Bosworth
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Career Summary
Kyle Bosworth was a UCLA linebacker who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
Kyle Bosworth played linebacker at UCLA and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent after the 2010 draft.
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Early Life
Bosworth was born in Irving, Texas, and grew up in Plano.
UCLA listed Bosworth as born in Irving, Texas, and as a Plano, Texas, native.
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High School
Bosworth attended Plano West Senior High School in Texas.
At Plano West, Bosworth earned all-district honors and completed his prep career with 231 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three interceptions and six fumble recoveries.
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College Career
Bosworth was a four-year letterman and All-Pac-10 linebacker at UCLA.
Bosworth recorded 174 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and two sacks during his UCLA career. As a 2009 senior, he made 12 starts, finished second on the team with 77 tackles and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Bosworth joined Jacksonville as an undrafted player after UCLA.
Bosworth was not selected in the 2010 draft and joined Jacksonville after his UCLA career. He later played 25 games for the Jaguars over two seasons.
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NFL Career
Bosworth played with Jacksonville before a 2013 stint in Dallas.
Bosworth played for Jacksonville in 2011 and 2012 before Dallas claimed him from the Giants in September 2013. He was waived by the Cowboys that December.
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Career Accomplishments
Bosworth was a 2009 UCLA Heart Award co-winner.
Bosworth shared UCLA's Jerry Long Heart Award in 2009 after his senior season as one of the Bruins' leading tacklers.
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Playing Style
Bosworth was valued for awareness, tackling, and special-teams work.
Dallas scouting notes described Bosworth as a Mike linebacker who also had experience at Sam, with awareness and explosiveness when he reached the tackle. The Cowboys used him extensively on special teams.
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Legacy
Bosworth contributed across defensive and special-teams roles in Dallas.
Dallas credited Bosworth with 12 special-teams tackles in 2013, tied for the team lead, and used him at fullback in short-yardage situations.
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Post-Career
Bosworth completed his degree at UCLA.
UCLA listed Bosworth among its 2009-10 student-athlete graduates.
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