James Boyd (American football)

American football player (born 1977)

American football player

James BoydNo. 42

Position:| Defensive back
Personal information
Born:|  (1977-10-17) October 17, 1977 (age 47)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
High school:| Chesapeake (VA) Indian River
College:| Penn State
NFL draft:| 2001: 3rd round, 94th pick
Career history

* Jacksonville Jaguars (2001–2002)
* Cleveland Browns (2005)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Career highlights and awards

* First-team All-Big Ten (2000)

Career NFL statistics
| Total tackles:| 14

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Passes defended:| 2
Forced fumbles:| 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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).[1] He attended Indian River High School in Chesapeake, and as quarterback, guided the team to a state football championship in 1995.

## College career

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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.[2]

## Professional career

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James was selected in the 3rd round (94th overall) of the 2001 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3] He wore #42.[1] 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.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "James Boyd Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
2. ^ "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.
3. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
4. ^ "Players: James Boyd". National Football League. Retrieved March 6, 2011.

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Jacksonville Jaguars 2001 NFL draft selections

* Marcus Stroud
* Maurice Williams
* Eric Westmoreland
* James Boyd
* David Leaverton
* Chad Ward
* Anthony Denman
* Marlon McCree
* Richmond Flowers
* Randy Chevrier

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