Boyd laid the foundation for what could be a breakout campaign in the fall. As a sophomore in 2025, he delivered 24.0 tackles, 14 of which were solo stops. He added 2.5 tackles for loss. Boyd caught five balls for 58 yards and a touchdown, and also chipped in a pair of two-point conversions. He posted clips from several games on his Hudl page. On them, we witness a versatile athlete locked into helping his team wherever he can. Boyd is a willing and able blocker on offense, whether lining up in-line or in the slot. He looks comfortable and capable setting up as a deep safety and coming down hard against the run. Boyd is fast and changes directions well, which leads to him being sticky in coverage.