Cory Boyd

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Cory Boyd
No. 3
Born: (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985 (age 39)
Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) RB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
College South Carolina
High school Orange (NJ)
NFL draft 2008, round: 7, pick: 238
Drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career history
As player
2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2008 Denver Broncos
2010–2012 Toronto Argonauts
2012 Edmonton Eskimos
*Offseason and/or practice roster only.
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2010
CFL East All-Star 2010–2012
Career stats
Rushing yards 2,500
Rushing average 6.1
Rushing touchdowns 12

Cory J. Boyd (born August 6, 1985) is an American former professional football running back. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at South Carolina.

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Early life

Boyd played high school football and basketball at Orange High School, earning him a football scholarship to the University of South Carolina.

College career

Boyd played for legendary coaches Lou Holtz and Steve Spurrier while at South Carolina. He finished ranked 10th all time in Gamecocks rushing with 2,267 total yards and 9th all time in yards receiving with 1,283 total yards. Boyd finished with 28 touchdowns in his 4 seasons with the Gamecocks. He played in the 2007 East-West Shrine Game.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Boyd was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round (238rd overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. [1] [2] He injured his knee during a rookie mini-camp and was placed on injured reserve for the 2008 season. Boyd was released by Tampa Bay on October 17, 2008.

Denver Broncos

Boyd was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on November 4, 2008 after running back P. J. Pope was promoted to the active roster. Boyd was promoted to the active roster on December 9 when fullback Peyton Hillis was placed on injured reserve. The Broncos waived Boyd six days later and re-signed him to the practice squad. He was then put back onto the active roster for Week 17 of the 2008 season following the season-ending injuries to Selvin Young and P.J. Pope.

The Broncos waived Boyd on March 31, 2009.

Toronto Argonauts

Boyd signed as a free agent with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on March 12, 2010 and was extended with Toronto on March 21, 2011. In his first year in the CFL, he rushed for 1,359 yards and had 363 yards receiving in spite of missing several games due to injuries. Boyd received several post-season honors including being named the CFL's toughest player, the Argonauts' most outstanding player and was also nominated to the CFL East All-Star Team. [3] For 2011, Boyd rushed for 1,141 yards and had 118 yards receiving having missed multiple games due to injuries. Once again, Boyd was named a RB for the CFL East All-Star Team. [4]

Boyd was released by the Toronto Argonauts on August 12, 2012. At the time of his release, Boyd led the CFL in rushing. [5]

Edmonton Eskimos

Hours after his release from Toronto, Boyd joined the Edmonton Eskimos. [6] On October 11, 2012, Cory Boyd was released by the Eskimos. Boyd saw limited playing time (76 yards through 8 games) as the Eskimos backfield became very crowded with Hugh Charles and Jerome Messam. [7] He was re-signed on October 21 after an injury to Hugh Charles. [8]

Post retirement

Boyd now coaches football at South Carolina Faith Athletics & Music College in Charleston Sc. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ "GamecockCentral.com - Boyd Drafted By Tampa Bay In 7th Round". Southcarolina.rivals.com. April 28, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Roster | Toronto Argonauts". Argonauts.ca. Archived from the original on December 28, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Seven named East All-Stars". Official home of the Toronto Argonauts. November 10, 2011. Archived from the original on November 21, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ Matthews, Kyle. "Global News | Latest & Current News - Weather, Sports & Health News". Globaltvedmonton.com. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Boyd released by Argos and joins Eskimos just hours later". Tsn.ca. August 13, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Eskimos release RB Boyd, DB Pride from roster". Tsn.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Eskimos bring back Cory Boyd | Edmonton Eskimos". Esks.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Cory Boyd coaching Blythewood running backs: No dancing in the backfield". The State. August 9, 2017.
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