To most, he was just the guy who was going to try to replace the NFL-bound Asher Allen at the corner spot. More attention was being given to incoming dynamo Branden Smith, and for good reason.

As 2010 comes into focus, however, Boykin may be one of the steadiest commodities in our young secondary. Why?

Well, for one, as dynamic as Branden Smith was last season—returning kicks and fielding reverses—he was green in his coverage skills. At times, his inexperience playing defensive back showed and led some to wonder if he might not be better suited at wide receiver than corner.

Boykin, by contrast, did a nice job.

Sure, he had his share of growing pains in a pass defense that saw nu...

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