Hall of Fame
A 1999 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame, George Floyd was a two-time All-American during his EKU career. A defensive back for the 1979 national championship team, Floyd started all four years (1978-81) and served as team co-captain in 1981. The 1980 and 1981 Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year still holds EKU’s record for most career interceptions (22) and most career interception return yards (328).
During the 1980 season, the Brooksville, Fla. native picked off five passes and returned one of those interceptions 100 yards for a touchdown. The two-time All-OVC honoree was chosen as the conference Male Athlete of the Year in 1981-82. He is a member of the All-Time All-OVC Team.
Following his collegiate career, Floyd played four years (1983-86) for the National Football League’s New York Jets after being a fourth-round draft choice by the organization.
Floyd taught and coached at Bellevue High School and Boone County High School before becoming assistant principal at Boone County in Florence, Ky. Floyd is very involved with his community, serving as a deacon and treasurer at Zion Baptist Church.
