From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Northern Iowa DL Khristian Boyd.
#99 KHRISTIAN BOYD, DL, NORTHERN IOWA– (R-SENIOR) 6021, 320 POUNDS
SHRINE BOWL INVITE
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Khristian Boyd | 6021, 320 | 9 1/2″ | 31 1/2″ | 76 5/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Has a stocky, filled out frame
— Possesses a quick first step out of his stance
— Has explosiveness to get upfield as a pass rusher and gap penetrator
— Has the strength and anchor to take on blocks and get into gaps
— Utilities the push/pull, arm over/swim, and straight bull rush as a pass rusher
— Violently uses his hands to fend off blocks in his pursuit of the quarterback
— Does a good job getting hands up into passing lanes
— Has experience playing at nose tackle as well as at the 1 & 3-tech
— Shows good pursuit of the football from behind
— Experienced defender with plenty of games under his belt
THE BAD
— Lacks ideal height and length for the position
— Arm length leads to him getting latched onto blockers far too often
— Can have a tough time fighting off blocks when blocker gets his chest
— Doesn’t always play to his strength in the weight room
— Can lunge into blocks and lose leverage/pad level resulting in him on the ground
— Will struggle to get penetration against bigger, more powerful blockers
— Tends to cede ground when going against double teams
— Age and low level of production at FCS level raise questions of upside in the pros
BIO
— Redshirt Senior prospect (6th year) from Kansas City, MO
— Three-star recruit by Rivals, Led Blue Springs HS to back-to-back runner-up finishes at the state championships
— Also lettered in basketball and track in high school
— Volunteered with Micah Ministries and Won By One to Jamaica
— Posted a UNI Football School Record 38 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press at his Pro Day
— Redshirted first year on campus at UNI in 2018
— Played in 10 games in 2019 and recorded 25 total tackles
— Played and started all seven games in UNI’s 2021 spring season, making 31 total tackles, 3.