Scouting Reports:
SEC Scouting Reports for 2021 NFL Draft (Rakeem Boyd NFL Draft Scouting Report | Running Back - Positives: Instinctive college ball carrier who is best in a straight line. Patient, waits for blocks to develop, and displays a burst of speed. Follows blocks everywhere on the field, and displays strength carrying the ball and the ability to break tackles. Keeps his feet moving and works to pick up positive yardage any time the ball is in his hands. Possesses outstanding vision as well as instincts. Helps the quarterback sell ball fakes. Adjusts to the errant throw as a pass catcher and makes the reception in stride. Negatives: Lacks balance moving in any direction other than north and south. Not a quick cutback runner or an elusive ball carrier who makes defenders miss. Loses a lot of momentum-changing direction. Runs with an upright style. Analysis: Boyd entered the season with high grades from NFL scouts yet turned in an average campaign, and in my opinion, he’s a straight-line ball carrier with limited upside.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/sec-scouting-reports-2021-nfl-draft/
Rankings:
Overall:
Draftwire Top 300 (214. Rakeem Boyd | RB | Arkansas): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2021-nfl-draft-rankings-big-board-top-300-prospects/
Draft Tek (313. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.drafttek.com/2021-NFL-Draft-Position-Rankings/Top-College-RBs-2021-NFL-Draft.asp
PFN Tony Pauline (323 RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-prospects-2021-updated-big-board-player-rankings/
NBC Sports Edge (327. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/article/rankings/thor500-nystroms-big-nfl-draft-board
ESPN BPA (228. RB Rakeem Boyd - Pre-Draft Analysis: Boyd has good size and plays faster on tape, but he doesn't have great power and ran slower than expected at his pro day. He's not a natural hands catcher, and he needs to get stronger in pass protection. -- Steve Muench): https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable
Positional:
Walter Football RB (13. Arkansas - 4/26/21: Boyd struggled to find running lanes in 2020, but he could be a sleeper back who turns into a nice mid-round or third-day value. 8/29/20: Boyd went under the radar in 2019, but he was one of the best backs in the SEC last season. The Razorbacks will probably increase Boyd's workload under new head coach Sam Pittman. Boyd had only 184 carries last year, but he still went over 1,100 yards and notched eight scores. Boyd has also shown some nice receiving ability for a big back, as had good reception totals as a sophomore (23-165) and junior (19-160).): https://walterfootball.com/draft2021RB.php
Draft Tek RB (15. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.drafttek.com/2021-NFL-Draft-Position-Rankings/Top-College-RBs-2021-NFL-Draft.asp
ESPN RB (18. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable/_/position/rb
Draft Wire RB (19. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/gallery/2021-nfl-draft-rankings-running-back-najee-harris-travis-etienne-javonte-williams-michael-carter/
USA Today RB (20. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2021/04/28/nfl-draft-2021-rb-rankings-top-running-back-prospects/7347056002/
PFN RB (23. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-prospects-2021-updated-big-board-player-rankings/
Athlonsports (24. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2021-nfl-draft-running-back-rankings
CBS RB (28. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/runningbacks
NBC Sports Edge RB (28. RB Rakeem Boyd): https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/article/rankings/thor500-nystroms-big-nfl-draft-board
Articles:
30-in-30: Arkansas RB Rakeem Boyd (4-11-21): https://www.wivb.com/sports/30-in-30-arkansas-rb-rakeem-boyd/
‘Last Chance U’ alum Rakeem Boyd ready to run the ball in the NFL (3-16-20): https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/last-chance-u-alum-rakeem-boyd-ready-to-run-the-ball-in-the-nfl/K243RSF23NHJPCIQ2NMRQ6F7FQ/
No 'bad blood' between Hogs, Boyd after disappointing senior season (3-10-20): https://arkansas.rivals.com/news/no-bad-blood-between-hogs-boyd-after-disappointing-senior-season
Rakeem Boyd opts out, declares for NFL Draft (12-1-20): https://arkansas.rivals.com/news/rakeem-boyd-opts-out-declares-for-nfl-draft/
Rakeem Boyd exits Arkansas game at Mississippi State with injury (10-3-20): https://247sports.com/Article/Rakeem-Boyd-injury-Arkansas-Razorbacks-running-back-Mississippi-State-football-game-152401457/
2021 NFL Draft: SEC prospects to know (Helping Franks will be running back Rakeem Boyd, the Last Chance U alum who is coming off an 1,133 yard season that included 6.3 yards per carry and eight touchdowns.) (9-23-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2021-nfl-draft-sec-prospects-to-know-ahead-of-the-conferences-weekend-openers/
Rakeem Boyd Continues to be a Standout For Razorbacks Entering 2020 Season (9-11-20): https://www.kark.com/pig-trail-nation/rakeem-boyd-continues-to-be-a-standout-for-razorbacks-entering-2020-season/
Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd is an underrated gem (8-15-20): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/arkansas-running-back-rakeem-boyd-is-an-underrated-gem/
2020 SEC Preseason Summer Scouting Preview (Rakeem Boyd is graded as draftable by a lot of scouts, but I see no distinctive characteristic in his game. He’s not a big interior runner, plays with only adequate speed and runs too tall for my liking.) (7-25-20): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-sec-preseason-summer-scouting-preview/
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