Tom Boyd (gridiron football)

For other people of the same name, see Thomas Boyd.

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. He later played with the Detroit Lions during the 1987 NFL season.^[1]

Thomas Boyd

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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1959-11-24) November 24, 1959 (age 65) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lee (Huntsville, Alabama)
College:	Alabama
NFL draft:	1982: 8th round, 210th pick
Career history
Green Bay Packers (1982)* Saskatchewan Roughriders (1982–1983) Birmingham Stallions (1984–1985) Detroit Lions (1987) Detroit Drive (1988)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
National champion (1979) Second-team All-American (1980) Third-team All-American (1979) 3× First-team All-SEC (1979, 1980, 1981)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.