Rakeem Boyd

Rakeem Boyd is an American football running back for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Rakeem Boyd
Arkansas Razorbacks – No. 5
PositionRunning back
ClassSenior
Career history
College
High schoolStratford
(Houston, Texas)
Personal information
Born:Houston, Texas
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)

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.[1]

College career

Boyd spent one year at Texas A&M before transferring to Independence Community College.[2] In his one season at Independence, he rushed for 1,211 yards with 14 touchdowns.[3] After the season he transferred to the University of Arkansas.[4][5] 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.[6] As a junior in 2019, he started all 12 games, rushing for 1,133 yards on 184 carries and eight touchdowns.[7][8]

Personal life

Boyd was featured in the third season of the Netflix documentary TV series, Last Chance U.[9]

References
  1. Three-star RB Rakeem Boyd commits to Texas A&M
  2. Redshirt Texas A&M RB Rakeem Boyd transferring to community college
  3. Signee 101: Get to know Arkansas RB commit Rakeem Boyd
  4. Former Texas A&M RB Rakeem Boyd commits to division foe Arkansas
  5. HOG FUTURES: Running back Rakeem Boyd welcomes 2nd chance in the SEC
  6. Boyd returns, good to go
  7. Tailback Rakeem Boyd extends UA run another year
  8. Boyd's next move uncertain
  9. Razorbacks signee featured on Last Chance U
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