Jerome Boyd (linebacker, born 1961)

Jerome Anthony Boyd (September 18, 1961 – April 28, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL).

Boyd was born in Los Angeles, California and played scholastically at Crenshaw High School. He began his college career at Santa Monica College, before transferring to Oregon State for his final two years of eligibility.

Boyed signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 1993 as an undrafted free agent; he was active for five games. He was also a member of the Oakland Invaders of the USFL.

He was the father of former Oakland Raiders safety Jerome Boyd.

Following football, Boyd went on to a distinguished 30-year career with the Los Angeles Fire Department, rising to the rank of battalion chief.

Chief Boyd died April 28, 2017, after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. He was buried with full LAFD honors.