The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2016 Football Roster
Roster
Demarco Boyd
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 245
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Gilmer, Texas
- High School:
- Gilmer
- Major:
- Youth & Community Studies
A fourth-year linebacker who enrolled in January 2016 ... has played in four career games ... was a two-time all-state selection … two-way player in high school at linebacker and running back … rated among the top recruits in the state of Texas.
SOPHOMORE (2018)
Did not play.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2017)
Played in four games ... made his collegiate debut in the Longhorns’ season opener against Maryland ... played on special teams at TCU and appeared late defensively in a 42-27 victory over Kansas ... played on special teams in the Texas Bowl victory over Missouri.
FRESHMAN (2016)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Matt Turner at Gilmer High School … two-way player at linebacker and running back who is a two-time all-state and four-time all-district honoree … named second-team 4A All-State as a defensive lineman by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2015 … picked to the All-USA Texas First Team by USA Today … chosen MVP of District 5-4A DII … tabbed as one of “2016 Texas’ Best” and honorable mention 2015 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … picked a Top 100 prospect in Texas by the Waco Tribune … ranked No. 13 ILB nationally and No. 38 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 530 (No. 20 safety) nationally and No. 80 overall in Texas by 247Sports … ranked No. 19 safety nationally and No. 91 overall in Texas by ESPN …ranked No. 36 OLB nationally and No. 5 OLB in Texas by Scout … recorded 104 carries for 681 rushing yards (6.5 ypc) and 19 touchdowns, 37 receptions for 471 yards (12.7 ypr) and six touchdowns, 74 tackles, five sacks, 22 pressures, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a senior … helped Gilmer to a 14-1 overall record, including a 5-0 district record and championship, and an appearance in the 4A Division II semifinals in 2015 … named 2015 preseason third-team Super Team as a utility player by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … selected second-team 4A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2014 … tabbed Defensive MVP of District 5-4A DII … recorded 101 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 14 pressures, one interception, one pass breakup, two fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles as a junior … also rushed 27 times for 260 yards (9.6 ypc) and six touchdowns with nine receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown … helped Gilmer to a 16-0 record and the 4A Division II state championship in 2014 … earned Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors for District 16-3A in 2013 … compiled 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, six sacks, eight pressures, two fumble recoveries and seven caused fumbles as a sophomore … also had 13 rushes for 166 yards and one touchdown with three receptions for 45 yards … helped Gilmer to an 11-2 record, including a 5-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 3A Division 2 regional playoffs in 2013 … named first-team All-District 16-3A in 2012 … collected 60 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks, 23 pressures and one forced fumble as a freshman … had four games with at least four pressures … also competed in track and field at Gilmer.
PERSONAL
Brother, Kris, is a defensive back with the Longhorns … cousin, Curtis Brown, was an All-Big 12 defensive back at Texas (2007-10) who played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2011-13) … cousin, Bobby Taylor, spent 10 seasons in the NFL (Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-2003; Seattle Seahawks, 2004).
