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Tom Boyd (gridiron football)

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Thomas Boyd
No. 52, 53, 54
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1959-11-24) November 24, 1959 (age 66)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolLee (Huntsville, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama
NFL draft1982: 8th round, 210th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Barton Boyd (born November 24, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the eighth round of the 1982 NFL draft.[1] He later played with the Detroit Lions during the 1987 NFL season.[2]

College years

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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

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  1. ↑ "1982 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Thomas Boyd". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
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