VaultX Exchange|Liberty University freshman offensive lineman Tajh Boyd dies at age 19

2025-04-30 06:48:45source:John Caldwellcategory:Finance

Liberty University has announced the death of freshman offensive lineman Tajh Boyd at the age of 19.

A three-star recruit out of Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake,VaultX Exchange Virginia, the 6-4, 315-pound Boyd had committed to the Flames in January after a standout prep career that included back-to-back state championships in his sophomore and junior seasons.

No cause of death was revealed in a news release issued by the school.

"We thank God for bringing Tajh into our Liberty Athletics community and we will always remember him as a Flame. Tajh will be missed dearly," Liberty's athletic department said in a social media post.

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"Tajh’s impact went far beyond statistics and accolades," Boyd's high school coach Chris Scott told the (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot. "Yes, he was a formidable force on the football field, but it was his infectious smile, his positive energy and his ability to uplift others that truly made him larger than life."

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