Tom Boyd (gridiron football)

For others of the same name, see Thomas Boyd.
Thomas Boyd
No. 54
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1959-11-24) November 24, 1959
Place of birth: Huntsville, Alabama
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College: Alabama
NFL Draft: 1982 / Round: 8 / Pick: 210
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 1

Thomas Boyd (born Thomas Barton Boyd[1]) is a former linebacker in the National Football League. Boyd was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the eighth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. He would later play with the Detroit Lions during the 1987 NFL season.

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 2011-07-28.


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