Panthers' Ben Boulware Receives Cooler Full of Free Lunchables

A staple of childhood snacking and simple school lunches, Lunchables typically don't factor heavily into a professional athlete's diet. Don't tell that to Ben Boulware.

After winning a national title with the Clemson Tigers, the linebacker professed his affinity for the packaged snack. In a Sports Illustrated column, he wrote about consuming them as a kid alongside his brother Garrett, now a minor league catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.

"The thing we ate almost every day growing up was Lunchables," Boulware wrote in late January. "It's so childish, but they're so good. I still eat them. When we met with my agents the first time, we told them 'This may sound stupid, but we want our first marketing deal to be for Lunchables.'"

The company must have taken notice, as a representative delighted the Carolina Panthers' undrafted free agent with news of free food headed his way:

As he shared on Twitter, the shipment recently arrived. He was expecting a few free samples but instead received a cooler of his two favorites, pizza and cheese and crackers. A note also told him to ask for more if he runs through his supply, which shouldn't be difficult for a 238-pound linebacker eating snacks marketed to a younger demographic.

Boulware told ESPN.com's David Newton that he doesn't plan on sharing the Lunchables bounty with anyone besides his brother.

"I think they know they're not getting any," Boulware said. "I'm pretty stingy with my food. My brother shot me a text when he found out, so he might get a couple. But he's the only one that might get one."

Carolina's team nutritionist might not be too pleased.

[Ben Boulware, h/t SB Nation]