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Devan Boykin
No. 12 – Indiana Hoosiers
PositionDefensive back
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born (2002-01-25) January 25, 2002 (age 23)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolRagsdale (Jamestown, North Carolina)
College
Stats at ESPN

Devan Boykin (born January 25, 2002) is an American college football defensive back for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the NC State Wolfpack.

Early life

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Boykin was born January 25, 2002.[1] He attended Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, North Carolina, where he played cornerback, wide receiver, and quarterback on the school's football team. His father, Johnny, was the head coach of the team. Boykin was an all-state selection as a senior and was rated a three-star college football prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals.com.[2] He also played basketball at Ragsdale.[3]

College career

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Boykin began his college football career with the NC State Wolfpack. In 2020, he played in 12 games with two starts,[2] recording 19 tackles and two pass breakups.[4] He appeared in 11 games in 2021 with five starts,[2] recording 24 tackles, four pass breakups,[4] and, in a game against the Boston College Eagles, one fumble recovery for a touchdown.[5] NC State was selected to play in the 2021 Holiday Bowl, but the game was canceled five hours before the scheduled start time; the team's opponent, the UCLA Bruins, had announced that they could not play due to an outbreak of COVID-19 on the team.[6]

In 2022, Boykin played in 11 games with three starts,[2] recording 20 tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception.[4] The interception, in a game against the Florida State Seminoles, occurred in the end zone with 38 seconds left in the game to clinch a victory.[7][8] NC State was selected to play in the 2022 Duke's Mayo Bowl, but Boykin could not play due to injury.[2]

Boykin played in 11 games, with 10 starts, in 2023,[2] recording 54 tackles, four pass breakups, three interceptions, and one forced fumble,[4] including an eight-tackle, one-interception performance in a win in a rivalry game against the Clemson Tigers.[9] Boykin suffered an ACL tear during a practice while preparing for the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl; he was originally projected to be healthy enough for the start of the 2024 season[10] and though he announced he would return to NC State in 2024,[11] his recovery timeline was set back multiple times.[12][13] Cleared to begin practicing in November,[14] he ultimately missed the entire season while recovering from the injury,[15] taking a redshirt for the season.[16]

In January 2025, Boykin entered the NCAA transfer portal.[17] He transferred to play the 2025 season, his final year of NCAA eligibility,[18] with the Indiana Hoosiers.[19][20] Lauded for his versatility, Boykin played free safety, strong safety, and nickelback at both NC State[21] and Indiana.[3]

Boykin earned a degree in sports management from North Carolina State University.[2]

References

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  1. ^ @thedevanboykin (January 25, 2023). "Another year around the sun! Blessed to see 21 🙏🏾" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Devan Boykin". Indiana University Athletics. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Lasley, Alec (October 31, 2025). "'Breeds more confidence': Devan Boykin settling into critical role for Indiana defense -- big performance after another". On3.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d "Devan Boykin". North Carolina State University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  5. ^ Peery, Wade (September 22, 2023). "Devan Boykin questionable to return vs. Virginia with lower body injury". On3.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  6. ^ Powell, Avery (December 29, 2021). "Dad of NC State player says Wolfpack let down by Bowl Game cancellation". WFMY-TV. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  7. ^ Alexander, Chip (October 9, 2022). "NC State comes from behind to beat FSU 19-17 after Devin Leary goes down with injury". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  8. ^ "Boykin, defense help No. 14 NC State rally past FSU 19-17". Fox Sports. October 8, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  9. ^ Pyrtle, Bryan (October 28, 2023). "Devan Boykin on finishing off Clemson: 'Those are the type of moments we thrive in'". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  10. ^ Smith, R. Cory (January 21, 2024). "UPDATE: NC State safety Devan Boykin suffered torn ACL before Pop-Tarts Bowl". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  11. ^ Smith, R. Cory (January 2, 2024). "Devan Boykin signs with Savage Wolves, will return to NC State in 2024". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  12. ^ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn (September 2, 2024). "One of NC State's key defensive players remains sidelined. Here's when he might return". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  13. ^ Smith, R. Cory (September 25, 2025). "UPDATE: NC State safety Devan Boykin timeline moved back to November". 247Sports. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  14. ^ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn (November 18, 2024). "NC State injury update: Key Wolfpack defensive starter cleared for activities". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  15. ^ Smith, R. Cory (December 10, 2024). "NC State safety Devan Boykin set to return for 2025 season". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  16. ^ McDowell, Ethan (January 23, 2025). "Where did NC State football's departing transfers end up?". On3.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  17. ^ McDowell, Ethan (January 5, 2025). "NC State safety Devan Boykin enters transfer portal". On3.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  18. ^ Ankony, Jack (January 14, 2025). "Indiana Adds NC State Defensive Back Transfer Devan Boykin". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  19. ^ Giles, Matt (January 19, 2025). "Longtime NC State Football Player Now Transferring to Big Ten School". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  20. ^ Weaver, Matt (January 14, 2025). "Hoosiers land NC State transfer defensive back Devan Boykin". 247Sports. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  21. ^ Clark, Michael (October 11, 2023). "NC State's 20 Most Important Players 2023: DB Devan Boykin, No. 17". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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