Sean Boyd was drafted No. 148 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #148
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Sean Boyd came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19960 years after the draft
Around pick 148
Who came off the board on either side of Sean Boyd.
Houston
Georgia
Nebraska
Tennessee
North Carolina in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Thomas Smith
DB · BUF · 1993
North Carolina
#157
Gerald Sensabaugh
DB · JAX · 2005
North Carolina
#88
Jimmy Hitchcock
DB · NE · 1995
North Carolina
#128
Tre Boston
DB · CAR · 2014
North Carolina
#127
Bracy Walker
DB · KC · 1994
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sean Boyd in the 1996 NFL Draft
Sean Boyd is a Defensive back out of North Carolina selected No. 148 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games North Carolina has produced 154 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 Sean Boyd drafted?
Sean Boyd was selected No. 148 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/sean-boyd.
What college did Sean Boyd play for?
Sean Boyd played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Sean Boyd's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/sean-boyd.