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Josh Boyd

Boyd with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
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Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1989-08-03) August 3, 1989 (age 35) Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	Philadelphia (MS)
College:	Mississippi State
NFL draft:	2013 / round: 5 / pick: 167
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2013–2015) Indianapolis Colts (2017)* Birmingham Iron (2019)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 28 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Boyd (born August 3, 1989) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft out of Mississippi State.

Early life

Boyd was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Philadelphia High School in Mississippi. He lettered in both basketball, and football. During his junior year, he registered 154 tackles (27 for loss), and eight sacks. He also blocked two field goals and extra points. His performance earned him first-team all-state honors by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger and second-team all-state in all other classifications. His success continued into his senior year, as he had 112 tackles, seven sacks, three fumble recoveries, and a blocked kick. His performance led to more honors including being selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama High School All-Star game and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College career

Boyd was ranked as the fifteenth best defensive tackle in the country, and the sixth best player in the state by Rivals.com. He received scholarships from a number of schools including Auburn, Miami, Florida State, Mississippi, Southern Mississippi, and Tennessee. He ran the 40 yard dash in 4.85 seconds, benched 365 pounds, squatted 500 pounds, and had a 2.5 GPA.

Boyd ultimately signed his letter of intent to become a Mississippi State Bulldog. He played in all 12 games during his first year on the team and started three of them. During his first game, against Jackson State, he had two tackles. He had his season high in tackles against Georgia Tech.

During his sophomore year, Boyd started every game at defensive tackle. During a Southeastern Conference battle against the Kentucky Wildcats, he had five tackles (2.5 for loss) and one and a half sacks. He finished the season with 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the year.

The next year Boyd played in all 13 games with the Bulldogs and started every game but one of them. During the season opener against Memphis he had his first sack of the season. He continued on against LSU where he had seven tackles, two of which were solo. He finished the season with a career-high 51 tackles (14 solo), eight tackles for a loss, and 4.5 sacks.

Going into his final year with the team, Boyd was named a second-team preseason All-American by Athlon Sports. He was also on the watchlist for the Outland Trophy, given to the best interior lineman each year. In another SEC conference clash, Boyd registered his first fumble recovery in his career. Later that year, during a game against Texas A&M, he blocked a 33-yard field goal on the final play in the first half. He finished the final year of his college career with 33 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Boyd was projected to be fifth to sixth round pick in the 2012 NFL draft. He was said to have good body fluidity to redirect his momentum and quick feet capable of making plays at the line of scrimmage. However, he was also said to be underdeveloped in the pass rush and quickly neutralized if his first move did not succeed.

Green Bay Packers

Boyd was selected by the Green Bay Packers with a compensatory fifth round pick (167th overall). In 2014, Boyd received playing time after BJ Raji had a torn biceps injury. In 2015, Boyd exited Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering an ankle injury. He was placed on injured reserve and missed most of the season. On May 9, 2016, Boyd was released by the Packers.

Indianapolis Colts

On May 12, 2017, Boyd signed with the Indianapolis Colts. On September 2, 2017, Boyd was released by the Colts.

Birmingham Iron

Boyd signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.

Statistics

Source:

Regular season

Postseason

References

1. Locke, Brad (April 28, 2013). "Packers select DT Boyd". Djournal. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
2. ^ "Green Bay Packers: Josh Boyd". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
3. ^ "Josh Boyd- Mississippi State". Mississippi State University. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
4. "U.S. Army All-American Bowl". Rosters. January 3, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
5. ^ "Josh Boyd". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
6. Lasson, Steven (June 20, 2012). "SEC Football: 2012 All-Conference Team". Athlon Sports. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
7. "Gabe Jackson And Josh Boyd Named To Outland Trophy Watch List". Mississippi State. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
8. ^ Brugler, Dane. "Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State". CBS. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
9. "2013 Green Bay Packers draft picks". JSOnline.com. April 27, 2013. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
10. Western, Tex (April 27, 2013). "NFL Draft Results: Packers Pick Josh Boyd in Fifth Round". Acme Packers. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
11. "Boyd Ready to Step up at Nose After Raji's Injury". August 24, 2014.
12. "Josh Boyd Injury: Updates on Packers DT's Ankle and Return". Bleacher Report.
13. "DT Josh Boyd placed on injured reserve". Archived from the original on February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
14. "Josh Boyd lost for season due to broken ankle".
15. "Packers sign T Jason Spriggs; announce roster moves". May 9, 2016. Archived from the original on May 12, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
16. "Roster Move: Colts Sign Free Agent DT Josh Boyd". Colts.com. May 12, 2017. Archived from the original on May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
17. Walker, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017.
18. Inabinett, Mark (November 9, 2018). "Birmingham Iron adds players from Alabama, UAB, South Alabama". al.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
19. Statistics

External links

• Mississippi State Bulldogs bio

• 1989 births
• Living people
• People from Philadelphia, Mississippi
• Players of American football from Mississippi
• American football defensive ends
• American football defensive tackles
• Mississippi State Bulldogs football players
• Green Bay Packers players
• Indianapolis Colts players
• Birmingham Iron players