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Cory Boyd

Cory Boyd
Date of birth (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985 (age 31)
Place of birth Orange, New Jersey
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) RB
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 209 lb (95 kg)
College South Carolina
High school Orange
NFL draft 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 238
Drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career history
As player
2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2008 Denver Broncos
20102012 Toronto Argonauts
2012 Edmonton Eskimos
*Offseason and/or practice roster only.
Career highlights and awards
CFL East All-Star - 2011, 2012
Career stats

Cory J. Boyd (born August 6, 1985) is a former gridiron football running back. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.

Boyd played high school football and basketball at Orange High School, earning him a football scholarship to the University of South Carolina.

Boyd played for legendary coaches Lou Holtz and Steve Spurrier while at South Carolina. He finished ranked 10th all time in Gamecocks rushing with 2,267 total yards and 9th all time in yards receiving with 1,283 total yards. Boyd finished with 28 touchdowns in his 4 seasons with the Gamecocks. He played in the 2007 East-West Shrine Game.

Boyd was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 7th round (238rd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He injured his knee during a rookie mini-camp and was placed on injured reserve for the 2008 season. Boyd was released by Tampa Bay on October 17, 2008.

Boyd was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on November 4, 2008 after running back P. J. Pope was promoted to the active roster. Boyd was promoted to the active roster on December 9 when fullback Peyton Hillis was placed on injured reserve. The Broncos waived Boyd six days later and re-signed him to the practice squad. He was then put back onto the active roster for Week 17 of the 2008 season following the season ending injuries to Selvin Young and P.J. Pope.


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