High School: The No. 1 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com and Scout.com and four-star recruit … One of the nation’s top-40 wide receivers by both services, and rated the No. 18 player in the Midwest by Scout.com … Caught 55 passes as a senior, good for 1,157 yards and 15 touchdowns … First-team all-state by The Associated Press … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” and “Kentucky Tremendous 26” listing of the top seniors in the state … Named to the all-city team as a junior, snagging 39 balls for 730 yards and five touchdowns … Also saw action as a defensive back … Helped lead Henry Clay HS to a 35-6 record over his last three seasons, including trips to the state semifinals as a sophomore and junior … Coached by Sam Simpson … Played basketball five years on the varsity level … Member of the Henry Clay team that advanced to the Kentucky Sweet 16 state tournament as a freshman … Named to all-district and all-region teams, along with honorable-mention all-state … McDonald’s All-America nominee … Also participated one year in track in the jumping events.

College: Played at the University of Kentucky from (2008-2013). In his first start as a Junior, he caught 11 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown. Was considered as a leader in the locker room and in the community, as Boyd was a frequent face in Lexington doing various community service projects during his free time.