Rakeem Boyd Explained

Rakeem Boyd
Currentteam:Free agent
Position:Running back
Birth Date:18 February 1998[1]
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:206
High School:Stratford
(Houston, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2016)
Independence CC (2017)
Arkansas (2018–2020)
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Pfr:BoydRa00

Rakeem Boyd (born February 18, 1998) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Arkansas.

Early years

Boyd attended Stratford High School in Houston, Texas. During his high school career he rushed for 6,436 yards and 80 touchdowns. He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.[2]

College career

Boyd spent one year at Texas A&M before transferring to Independence Community College.[3] In his one season at Independence, he rushed for 1,211 yards with 14 touchdowns.[4] After the season he transferred to the University of Arkansas.[5] [6] During his first year at Arkansas in 2018, Boyd played in all 12 games and started the final eight. He finished the season with 734 yards on 123 carries with two touchdowns.[7] As a junior in 2019, he started all 12 games, rushing for 1,133 yards on 184 carries and eight touchdowns.[8] [9] On December 1, 2020, he opted out of the remainder of his senior season and declared for the 2021 NFL draft.[10]

Professional career

Boyd signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021.[11] He was waived with an injury settlement on June 4.[12]

Personal life

Boyd was featured in the third season of the Netflix documentary TV series, Last Chance U.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rakeem Boyd. pff.com. July 21, 2023.
  2. Web site: Three-star RB Rakeem Boyd commits to Texas A&M.
  3. Web site: Redshirt Texas A&M RB Rakeem Boyd transferring to community college. Tim. Griffin. Austin American-Statesman.
  4. Web site: Signee 101: Get to know Arkansas RB commit Rakeem Boyd.
  5. Web site: Former Texas A&M RB Rakeem Boyd commits to division foe Arkansas. January 22, 2018. Dallas News.
  6. Web site: HOG FUTURES: Running back Rakeem Boyd welcomes 2nd chance in the SEC. July 12, 2018. Arkansas Online.
  7. Web site: Boyd returns, good to go. Nate Allen Sports. Service. Times Record.
  8. Web site: Tailback Rakeem Boyd extends UA run another year. December 24, 2019. Arkansas Online.
  9. Web site: Boyd's next move uncertain. wholehogsports.com.
  10. Web site: Rakeem Boyd opts out of remainder of 2020 football season. 2020-12-01. HawgSports.com. en-US.
  11. Web site: Lions agree to terms with 13 undrafted rookie free agents. DetroitLions.com. May 3, 2021.
  12. News: Simmons, Myles . Lions sign Michael Warren, waive Rakeem Boyd . NBCSports.com . June 4, 2021 . June 9, 2021.
  13. Web site: Razorbacks signee featured on 'Last Chance U'. wholehogsports.com.