Kris Boyd (American football)

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Kris Boyd
No. 17 – Houston Texans
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-12) September 12, 1996 (age 27)
Gilmer, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Gilmer
College:Texas (2015–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 217
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Pass deflections:
3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kris Boyd (born September 12, 1996) is an

2019 NFL Draft
.

Early years

Boyd attended

interceptions, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery on defense, leading Gilmer to a 16–0 record and the 4A Division 2 state championship. Following his senior season, he was selected to participate in the 2015 U.S. Army All-America Bowl.[1]

Boyd was also a standout

100 meters at that meet with a time of 10.58 seconds.[2]

College career

Boyd played four seasons as a defensive back for the Texas Longhorns. He appeared in 51 games and made 33 starts. Boyd became a starter at cornerback for the Longhorns during his sophomore season, when he started the final eight games of the season and fished sixth on the team with 51 tackles along with an interception, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.[3] He collected 191 tackles (141 solo) with four interceptions, 40 passes defended, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He was named second-team All-Big 12 Conference by the Associated Press after his junior season, when he made 57 tackles with two interceptions and 15 pass breakups. As a senior in 2018, Boyd made 54 tackles, including 4.5 for loss, with one sack first and 15 passes defensed and was named first-team All-Big 12.[4] He was invited to play in the Senior Bowl following his senior season.[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m) 		201 lb
(91 kg) 		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.45 s 1.60 s 2.63 s 4.08 s 6.94 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		 19 reps
All values from
NFL Combine[6][7]

Minnesota Vikings

Originally projected as a mid-round pick, Boyd slid before being selected in the seventh round (217th overall) of the

2019 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, joining ex-teammate at Texas and close friend Holton Hill.[8] Boyd signed a four-year, $2.6 million contract with the Vikings on May 5, 2019.[9]

Boyd made his NFL debut against the Atlanta Falcons on September 8, 2019, making two tackles while also drawing two penalties.[10] Boyd finished his rookie season with 22 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defended.

On December 15, 2020, Boyd was placed on

injured reserve with a shoulder injury.[11]

Arizona Cardinals

On April 10, 2023, Boyd signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[12] He was released on October 2.[13]

Houston Texans

On October 27, 2023, Boyd was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on December 6.[15] He re-signed with the Texans on March 19, 2024.[16]

Personal life

Boyd's brother, DeMarco, is a former linebacker on the Longhorns.[17] Two of Boyd's cousins, Bobby Taylor and Curtis Brown, also played in the NFL.

References

  1. ^ "2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour". USA TODAY. November 18, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "Gilmer captures boys class 4a team title on big day for East Texas at state track meet". ETSN.fm. May 16, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Craven, Mike; Davis, Danny (August 20, 2018). "The Texas 22: Starting at cornerback — Kris Boyd". HookEm.com. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  4. Dallas Morning News
    . Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  5. ^ Howe, Jeff (December 12, 2018). "Kris Boyd accepts invitation to play in Senior Bowl". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "*Kris Boyd – Texas, CB : 2019 NFL Draft Scout External News". nfldraftscout.com.
  7. ^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile – Kris Boyd". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  8. ^ Gates, Christopher (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Kris Boyd". DailyNorseman.com. SB Nation. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  9. ^ Ratke, Kyle (May 5, 2019). "Vikings sign 7th-round pick CB Kris Boyd". Vikings Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  10. ^ Thompson, Eric (September 8, 2019). "Stock Market Report: Falcons". DailyNorseman.com. SB Nation. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  11. ^ Simmons, Myles (December 15, 2020). "Vikings place Kris Boyd on IR, activate Mark Fields". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  12. ^ Urban, Darren (April 10, 2023). "Cardinals Bolster Special Teams By Signing Kris Boyd". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  13. ^ Urban, Darren (October 2, 2023). "Cardinals Open Roster Spots By Releasing Three". AZCardinals.com.
  14. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (10-27-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. October 27, 2023.
  15. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-06-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. December 6, 2023.
  16. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (03-19-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. March 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Brown, Chip (August 26, 2018). "Kris Boyd: 'I'm not supposed to be here'". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.

External links

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