He played college football at Texas and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.
In his junior season, he was tabbed first-team All-District 16-3A as Gilmer had an 11–2 record, including a 5–1 district mark, and an appearance in the 3A Division 2 regional playoffs in 2013.
He was named second-team All-Big 12 Conference by the Associated Press after his junior season, when he made 57 tackles with two interceptions and 15 pass breakups.
As a senior in 2018, Boyd made 54 tackles, including 4.5 for loss, with one sack first and 15 passes defensed and was named first-team All-Big 12.
[5] Originally projected as a mid-round pick, Boyd slid before being selected in the seventh round (217th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, joining ex-teammate at Texas and close friend Holton Hill.
[9] Boyd made his NFL debut against the Atlanta Falcons on September 8, 2019, making two tackles while also drawing two penalties.