Always wondered how that name would look in print.

Eagles rookie defensive back and kick returner Brandon Boykin is living the dream.

Missing school with football at the University of Georgia was a bit limiting for Boykin, who turned 22 in July. Now that he's got a full-time gig with the Eagles, he's embraced the chance

to put all of his efforts into his profession.

Tonight against the Patriots (8, ESPN, Channel 6) the smallish D-back gets an expanded role in nickel package coverage.

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