Brent Boyd was drafted No. 68 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 59
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1658th at UCLA
The pick
How Brent Boyd came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 59
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1658th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 19866 years after the draft
Around pick 68
Who came off the board on either side of Brent Boyd.
Texas Tech
Michigan State
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Kansas · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Other G picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brent Boyd in the 1980 NFL Draft
Brent Boyd is a Guard out of UCLA selected No. 68 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft. 59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brent Boyd drafted?
Brent Boyd was selected No. 68 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/brent-boyd.
What college did Brent Boyd play for?
Brent Boyd played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Brent Boyd's NFL career turn out?
59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/brent-boyd.