MARCUS "THE MOUNTAIN" BOYD - OFFENSIVE LINE
AT A GLANCE
6'5" 3/4"
347.9 lbs
Wahoo Nebraska
Run Blocker
OVERVIEW
Marcus Boyd hails out of Texas A&M where he started all four years. He was a highly touted prospect coming out of Wahoo Nebraska with absolute dominant offensive line play. Due to his size coaches started Marcus at DT periodically until his role as an OL was solidified against stiffer college competition. Marcus Boyd is befitting the nickname "Mountain" given to him his sophomore year of high school, which has stuck ever since. Marcus enjoyed a squeaky clean record until a recent fast food restaurant incident, likely jeopardizing his draft stock slightly. When asked if character concerns are an issue for him, he is quick to assert they are absolutely not. Marcus has been plugged in at right tackle as well as center but appears to flourish as an interior lineman playing right guard. Boyd had an incredible senior year to wrap up his senior year with fewest QB hurries and knock backs at his position in the SEC. Marcus played right guard on a Texas A&M o-line that racked up highest Standard Downs Line Yards per Carry and highest Opportunity Rate in the NCAA his senior year.
STRENGTHS
Outstanding proportional frame with combination of strength and power. Fires into his target with a forceful pop generating solid power and push. Makes the men around him better. Can uproot a defender and turn him out of his hole as a run blocker. Able to respond to power with power. Works seamlessly from block to block in confusing defensive fronts.
WEAKNESSES
Average pass blocker. Balance is a concern on pass protection. At times he ducks with his head low while on the move leading to occasionally losing site of his blocks. Gets caught punching from balls of his feet and without bend allowing faster defenders to burn him.
BOTTOM LINE
Five-star RECRUIT and four year starter at right guard who is a class above most OL prospects. Impressive power at the point of impact and athletic for his size allowing him to fit complex NSFL run schemes. Hours of tape on record with top SEC defensive talent getting shut down, who will soon be playing in the NSFL. The tape shows a powerful offensive lineman with uncanny run blocking game and average at best pass blocking, which may be a concern.
AT A GLANCE
6'5" 3/4"
347.9 lbs
Wahoo Nebraska
Run Blocker
OVERVIEW
Marcus Boyd hails out of Texas A&M where he started all four years. He was a highly touted prospect coming out of Wahoo Nebraska with absolute dominant offensive line play. Due to his size coaches started Marcus at DT periodically until his role as an OL was solidified against stiffer college competition. Marcus Boyd is befitting the nickname "Mountain" given to him his sophomore year of high school, which has stuck ever since. Marcus enjoyed a squeaky clean record until a recent fast food restaurant incident, likely jeopardizing his draft stock slightly. When asked if character concerns are an issue for him, he is quick to assert they are absolutely not. Marcus has been plugged in at right tackle as well as center but appears to flourish as an interior lineman playing right guard. Boyd had an incredible senior year to wrap up his senior year with fewest QB hurries and knock backs at his position in the SEC. Marcus played right guard on a Texas A&M o-line that racked up highest Standard Downs Line Yards per Carry and highest Opportunity Rate in the NCAA his senior year.
STRENGTHS
Outstanding proportional frame with combination of strength and power. Fires into his target with a forceful pop generating solid power and push. Makes the men around him better. Can uproot a defender and turn him out of his hole as a run blocker. Able to respond to power with power. Works seamlessly from block to block in confusing defensive fronts.
WEAKNESSES
Average pass blocker. Balance is a concern on pass protection. At times he ducks with his head low while on the move leading to occasionally losing site of his blocks. Gets caught punching from balls of his feet and without bend allowing faster defenders to burn him.
BOTTOM LINE
Five-star RECRUIT and four year starter at right guard who is a class above most OL prospects. Impressive power at the point of impact and athletic for his size allowing him to fit complex NSFL run schemes. Hours of tape on record with top SEC defensive talent getting shut down, who will soon be playing in the NSFL. The tape shows a powerful offensive lineman with uncanny run blocking game and average at best pass blocking, which may be a concern.