James Boyd (American football)

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James Boyd
No. 42
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1977-10-17) October 17, 1977 (age 46)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
High school: Chesapeake (VA) Indian River
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 2001  / round: 3 / pick: 94
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:14
Passes defended:2
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at PFR

James Aaron Boyd (born October 17, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). [2] He attended Indian River High School in Chesapeake, and as quarterback, guided the team to a state football championship in 1995.

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College career

Boyd played free safety at Penn State. In 2000, he was one of 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the best defensive back in college football. [3]

Professional career

James was selected in the 3rd round (94th overall) of the 2001 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. [4] He wore #42. [2] In his rookie season (2001–02), he played in 16 games, assisting on 3 tackles and making 6 of his own. In 2002, he deflected two passes and made five solo tackles in ten games. [5]

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References

  1. "James Boyd". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "James Boyd Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  3. "James Boyd Selected Semifinalist For Thorpe Award". Penn State University. November 9, 2000. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  4. "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  5. "Players: James Boyd". National Football League. Retrieved March 6, 2011.