 Boyett with the Denver Broncos in 2014 | |
| No. 20, 31 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1989-12-20)December 20, 1989 (age 35) Woodland, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Napa (CA) |
| College: | Oregon (2008-2012) |
| NFL draft: | 2013: 6th round, 192nd pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
John Newcomb Boyett (born December 20, 1989) is a formerAmerican footballsafety. He was a member of theIndianapolis Colts andDenver Broncos, but due to several legal incidents, did not play a game in theNational Football League (NFL). He won aGrey Cup as a member of theOttawa Redblacks of theCanadian Football League (CFL).
Boyett played high school football atNapa High School. He was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2023.[1]
Boyett playedcollege football for theOregon Ducks from 2008 to 2012.[2] In 2011, he was voted Second-team All-Pac-10. In 2012, Boyett was named to watch lists for Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award. His Oregon career ended one game into the 2012 season due to surgeries on both patellar tendons.[3]
Boyett was selected by theIndianapolis Colts during the sixth round in the 2013 NFL draft.[4] He signed with the Colts on May 9,[5] and was placed on the non-football injury list on July 23, 2013.[6] On September 3, 2013, he was released by the Colts after being arrested the day prior for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting law enforcement.[7] Boyett tried to enter a bar and was turned away for being already intoxicated. After refusing to leave, the police were called and he reportedly threatened officers and said "You can’t arrest me, I’m a Colts player" after attempting to flee.[8] Boyett issued an apology on September 4.[7]
Boyett was signed to theDenver Broncos' practice squad on November 19, 2013.[9] He was released by the Broncos on October 23, 2014, following an arrest for third degree assault, theft, and harassment.[10][11] After headbutting a cab driver, Boyett reportedly stole a shovel from a nearby construction site and attempted to cover himself inmulch. After being found, he demanded the officers callJohn Elway before repeatedly hitting his head against a patrol car window while yelling and spitting.[10][12]
Boyett signed with theOttawa Redblacks of theCanadian Football League (CFL) in July 2015.[13] In his first season in the CFL, Boyett played in only 4 games, but contributed 6 defensive tackles, 2 special teams tackles and 1 interception in limited playing time. During the off-season, and into the early part of the 2016 season Boyett was transitioned into a linebacker role, resulting in the release of veteranDavid Hinds.[14] In his new position, Boyett saw increased play time appearing in 11 games for the Redblacks and amassing 28 defensive tackles to go along with 10 special teams tackles, 2 sacks and 1 interception as the Redblacks went on to win theGrey Cup.[15]