John Newcomb Boyett (born December 20, 1989) is a former

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. He was a member of the

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and

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, but due to several legal incidents, did not play a game in the

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(NFL). He won a

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as a member of the

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of the

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(CFL).

High School

Boyett played high school football at

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. He was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2023.

College football

Boyett played

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for the Oregon Ducks from 2008 to 2012. 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.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Boyett was selected by the

during the sixth round in the 2013 NFL draft. He signed with the Colts on May 9, and was placed on the non-football injury list on July 23, 2013. 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. 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. Boyett issued an apology on September 4.

Denver Broncos

Boyett was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad on November 19, 2013. He was released by the Broncos on October 23, 2014, following an arrest for third degree assault, theft, and harassment. After headbutting a cab driver, Boyett reportedly stole a shovel from a nearby construction site and attempted to cover himself in mulch. After being found, he demanded the officers call

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before repeatedly hitting his head against a patrol car window while yelling and spitting.

Ottawa Redblacks

Boyett signed with the

of the

in July 2015. 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 veteran David Hinds. 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 the

References

External links

Oregon Ducks profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Boyett, John 1989 births Living people People from Woodland, California Players of American football from Yolo County, California Sportspeople from Greater Sacramento American football safeties Oregon Ducks football players Indianapolis Colts players Denver Broncos players Players of Canadian football from California Canadian football defensive backs Ottawa Redblacks players Players of American football from Napa County, California Napa High School alumni