Five dark horses for Heisman: Clemson QB Tajh Boyd

by TigerNet Staff - Monday, May 28, 2012 11:45 AM

Tajh Boyd
Pos: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Hometown: Hampton, VA (Phoebus HS) Years Played: 2009 - 2013

From Orlando Sentinel:

Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
RS So. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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Buzz: It’s not hard to see why Boyd was one of the top players in the Atlantic Coast Conference last season. He led the league in total offense (289.0 yards per game) and combined for more than 4,000 yards of total offense while throwing 33 touchdowns. Boyd led Clemson to a conference title and an appearance in the Orange Bowl. Consistency, however, will be key for Boyd as he begins his second season as a starter. After a hot start – Clemson won its first eight games of the season – the team struggled late, losing three of its past five games thanks in part to costly turnovers. Eliminating the mistakes and finding ways to get the ball to star players like Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
Fr. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 200
Fort Myers, FL
View Full Profile and Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
RS Jr. Running Back
#23 5-10, 190
Moncks Corner, SC
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