Tom Boyd (gridiron football)

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Thomas Boyd
No. 52, 53, 54
Position Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1959-11-24) November 24, 1959 (age 65)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school Lee (Huntsville, Alabama)
College Alabama
NFL draft 1982: 8th round, 210th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Barton Boyd (born November 24, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the eighth round of the 1982 NFL draft. He later played with the Detroit Lions during the 1987 NFL season. [1]

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College years

Boyd attended the University of Alabama from 1978 to 1981. He was an All-American in 1980 and 1981. During his time at Alabama, the Crimson Tide won back to back National titles in 1978 and 1979.

References

  1. "Thomas Boyd". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2011.