Episode 65: Brandon Boykin | NFL Veteran & Former UGA All-SEC Defensive Back

Episode 65: Brandon Boykin | NFL Veteran & Former UGA All-SEC Defensive Back Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Brandon Boykin Given the nickname Bam in high school by Cindy Morley after describing his play on the football field as a QB First memories of sports was playing tee ball and wanting to do well for his parents Always wanted to please his parents but would also help his older brother sneak out at times growing up Basketball is his true love regarding a specific sport Created a basketball highlight video that he sent to former University of Georgia head coach Mark Richt and was offered a scholarship to play football because of athleticism UGA coaches didn’t know where to play Brandon but knew they needed him on the field Former UGA Defensive Coordinator Willie Martinez had a huge impact on his football career by teaching him the fundamentals of playing defensive back First kick return for UGA he returned the kick 100-yards for a touchdown Had made the decision to go pro after his Junior season but a snowstorm caused him to be stranded in Athens and made him rethink his decision which he ultimately decided to return his Senior season Had to convince Mark Richt to allow him to play on offense his Senior season at UGA Suffered a broken leg at the 2012 Senior Bowl which caused his draft stock to fall from a 1st-round pick ultimately to being picked in the 4th-round by the Philadelphia Eagles Injuries have caused him to focus on the next chapter of his life after his playing days are over even though he is still pursuing a playing career in the NFL He’s very interested in pursuing a career in TV but doesn’t want to just be a former player transitioning into broadcasting Being in sports has allowed him to have a diverse mindset and see people for who they truly are rather than the color of their skin or their ethnicity His mom is probably the biggest motivating influence in his life because of the adversity that she’s been able to overcome Words of Wisdom from Brandon Boykin: “The journey is the reward.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Brandon Boykin on Twitter: @BrandonBoykin2 To Follow Brandon Boykin on Instagram: @brandonboykin To Follow Brandon Boykin on Facebook: Bam Boykin Featured Image Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas | USA TODAY Sports