Kris Boyd is now the latest former Texas Longhorns defensive back to enter the NFL, as the Minnesota Vikings selected the physical prospect with the 217th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
A seventh-round selection, Boyd’s entry into the NFL follows a 2018 campaign in which the Gilmer product boasted a résumé that featured 67 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, an interception, and an exceptional 17 passes defended en route to All-Big 12 First-Team honors. Collectively, Boyd capped his collegiate career with 33 starts in 51 appearances, totaling 141 total tackles, 6.