The award is given annually to the player who demonstrates the most versatility for his team and Boykin was all over the field for Georgia this season as not only their starting defensive back, but as a punt returner, kick returner, wide receiver, tailback, and quarterback.
He showed out and showed up big time in a losing effort in the Outback Bowl where he scored two touchdowns (one as a punt returner and one as a wide receiver), forced a safety, and recorded seven tackles (two tackles for a loss) en route to being named MVP of the game.
His leadership on the field and off led to a secondary that played with a lot more focus and maturity than it has in a good while and he was definitely a fan favorite.
Congrats to Boykin on winning this distinguished honor and good luck to him in the Senior Bowl (January 28, 2012) and the NFL Draft.
