Our Team

  • Malik Boynton, CEO

    Former NFL Athlete (Pittsburgh Steelers), Boynton had a decorated collegiate career — starting 46 games and earning Team Captain honors.

    After retirement, Boynton, 29, was one of the youngest Defensive Coordinators in the State of Texas at 27 years old.

    He was selected as the winner of the Male Legend's Award (2018) at Austin Peay State University. He was inducted into the Melvindale High School Hall of Fame (2022).

    Boynton is now the CEO of Draft Prep Academy and the Director of Player Development with the Arlington Optimist Club.

  • Lionel Vital, Talent Evaluator

    Lionel Vital aka “LV” will serve as the Talent Evaluator for Draft Prep Academy. LV brings over 35+ years of experience in the NFL — winning four Super Bowls.

    LV was in attendance for the DB Retreat and was thoroughly impressed.

  • Sheldon Dawson, Regional Director (TN)