Silver and Black Report

JEROME BOYD

• SAFETY
• No: 30
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 225
• Birth date: 05/26/1986
• College: OREGON
• Acquired: Signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft

The Oakland Raiders added Jerome Boyd after the 2009 draft, inking the then linebacker before he was released on September 5^th, 2009 and then re-signed to the practice squad the following day. At the end of the season, Boyd was promoted to the active roster, but was a non-factor on the field.

While in college, he was a two-time Honorable mention All-Pac 10 (2007-2008). Boyd was clocked running a 4.33 in the 40-yard dash in Oregon. In his final season, he was fifth on the team with 80-tackles, fighting through injuries and ailments all campaign which led him to receive the Bob Officer Award as the program’s player who excelled despite adversity and injury.