2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 28 Days (Jaz Boykin)

Written By Evan Alvarez

Welcome back to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! From now until Indiana’s opening day against the FIU Golden Panthers, the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the Hoosiers football roster for 2024. Today, the featured player as we are 28 days out is #28, Jaz Boykin.

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: #28 – Jaz Boykin

Height: 6’ 0”

Weight: 178 pounds

Hometown: Fishers, Indiana

High School: Fishers High School

Class/Position: Redshirt Freshman / Defensive Back

Jaz Boykin returns to the Indiana football program for his second season with the Hoosiers. He joined the Hoosiers his freshman year - the 2023 season under former Head Coach Tom Allen - as a walk-on. Boykin did not make it into a game during the 2023 season, but no doubt made strong impacts in practice. 

At a height of 6 feet with versatility to play multiple positions (played CB and FS in high school, per his maxpreps.com profile), Boykin’s skillset can help the defense bring different looks and keep the offense on their toes, along with pushing current starters and backups to always be at the top of their game - knowing that someone is coming for their snaps.

While former Head Coach Tom Allen brought Boykin onto the team, it speaks volumes that new Head Coach Curt Cignetti retained him after so much roster turnover year over year. Look for Boykin to continue bringing his valuable positional versatility in practice this year as he helps push the Hoosiers to be their very best in what’s shaping up to be an exciting season with high expectations. 

The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff continues with day 27 tomorrow.