Jr. Cornerback D. J. Boyd breaks up a touchdown toss |
D. J.Boyd's Profile:
2016: Started three games as a defensive back before season ended due to injury ... finished season with 13 tackles and four pass breakups ... had season-high seven tackles against King’s ... had three kick returns for a total of 75 yards.2015: Appeared in nine games and started six as a cornerback ... made 25 tackles, 24 solo ... notched four pass breakups and one interception ... posted two breakups and interception against FDU-Florham ... finished with career-high six tackles against King’s.
High School: A four-year letterwinner in football and basketball and one-year letterwinner in track and field at Fairmont Heights ... a receiver and defensive back in football ... had seven receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown as a senior ... a second-team all-county selection as a cornerback ... played in the Maryland Crab Bowl ... finished fifth in the region in the 100-meter dash (11.52), seventh in 200-meter dash (24.04) and helped 400-meter relay team finish second while serving as the team’s anchor (45.98) in 2015 ... qualified for state meet in 100-meter dash.
Personal: Full name is Demetrius John Boyd ... son of David Sr. and Lena Boyd ... has a brother, David, and two sisters, Chelsea and Courtney ... major is criminal justice ... favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts ... favorite athlete is Dez Bryant.