2011 Boyd finished his first season as a key contributor on a high note, capping a solid redshirt freshman campaign by posting receptions in the team's last eight games... Played in every game, earning seven starts...Topped the squad with eight touchdown catches, most by a Commodore since Earl Bennett's nine TDs in 2005... Finished with 31 catches (No. 5 all-time by Vanderbilt freshman) and 473 receiving yards, both totals ranking second on the team... Ranked as the leading SEC freshman in receiving touchdowns... Concluded season with two-catch, 69-yard effort vs. Cincinnati in AutoZone Liberty Bowl... Effort included a career-long 68-yard TD hookup with QB Larry Smith... Opened playing career with rare receiving feat - catching TD passes with first three career catches... In first career start, had two TD catches vs. Elon... Single-game career highs in receiving yards (90) came in win over Army... Sparked late rally at Florida with 10-yard TD catch from Jordan Rodgers in closing minute... Also posted single-game receptions high (6) at Tennessee.
2010 Boyd did not play as a true freshman... As a redshirt, he worked to add strength while impressing teammates and coaches with his receiving abilities on the practice field.
High School Senior co-captain for Hornets squad that finished 10-2, advancing to third round of AAAAA playoffs... Two-year starter at WR... Honorable mention All-State, first team All-Region... Playing in run-oriented scheme, had 43 receptions and nine TD catches in 2009, including OT score in playoffs... Posted 733 receiving yards... Played in Georgia postseason North/South All-Star Classic... Also started on basketball team... Leadership and academic award recipient.
Personal Christopher Maurice Boyd... Son of Steven and Kim Boyd... Born Dec. 16, 1991... Dad is real estate developer, Mom is an IBM program manager... Has two brothers, Steven Jr. and Julian... Earned Eagle rank in scouting.
