Arguably one of the most dynamic runners in division class 1A football in Kentucky, Tayvian Boykins Tayvian Boykins 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Pikeville | 2024 State KY is a truly electrifying athlete to watch on the field. Whether he is running with the ball after a completed catch or a handoff to him, Tayvian can use his top-level speed and athletic mobility to be cleared for takeoff. His speed of changing directions is almost “video game” like as he can make extremely sharp cuts with little room but in an instant. Unlike most players at his position, Tayvian has field vision like a quarterback, in which he can fully observe and find weak defensive gaps to run to. With that being said, Boykins specializes in being able to improvise and make plays even when the odds are severely against him. An underrated trait he uses is that he can use his momentum to strengthen past incoming defenders to block off their tackles. As of May 2023, Tayvian has received an offer from the University of Pikeville, but I believe more will come near the end of the 2023 season.

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Tayvian Boykins Tayvian Boykins 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Pikeville | 2024 State KY is an incoming senior that I see being the go-to playmaker in the Pikeville offense now that senior Blake Birchfield Blake Birchfield 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Pikeville | 2023 State KY is graduating. Boykins played a key role in their 1A State Championship run last season, finishing with 48 carries for 475 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching 30 passes for 375 yards and three touchdowns. As a receiver, Boykins lines up in the slot and uses his speed to pose as a dangerous deep threat. He is also electric after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness to turn short passes into big plays. Boykins also has lined up as a wildcat/option quarterback where he uses his breakaway speed to take direct snaps for big gains. He also completed 5/11 passes for 70 yards. Tayvian currently holds an offer from Pikeville and I expect more to come his way during his senior year as he has the talent to play at the next level.