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Tyler Boyd
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Boyd with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-15) November 15, 1994 (age 30)
Clairton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Clairton
College: Pittsburgh (2013–2015)
NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-ACC (2014, 2015)
  • Second-team All-ACC (2013)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions: 552
Receiving yards: 6,390
Receiving touchdowns: 31
Player stats at PFR

Tyler Alexander Boyd (born November 15, 1994) is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver, which means he catches passes from the quarterback. Tyler played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Tennessee Titans.

Early Life and High School Football

Tyler Boyd grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He went to Clairton High School and became one of the best football players in his area. He set a record with 117 touchdowns during his high school career. He also gained 5,755 rushing yards.

Tyler played many different positions for his high school team. He was a running back, wide receiver, quarterback, defensive back, and even a punt returner. His team was incredibly successful, winning 48 games in a row when he was a starter. They won four WPIAL and four PIAA Class A championships.

In his final year, Tyler rushed for 2,584 yards and scored 43 touchdowns. He also caught 13 passes for 295 yards. He was chosen to play in the Big 33 Football Classic, a special game for top high school players. He was named the game's MVP after scoring five touchdowns. Besides football, Tyler also played basketball and baseball.

Tyler Boyd All-American Bowl
Boyd at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

After high school, Tyler was invited to play in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. During the game, he announced that he would attend the University of Pittsburgh for college. Experts rated him as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the country.

College Football Career

Tyler Boyd played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He made a big impact right away.

Freshman Year (2013): Setting Records

In 2013, as a first-year college player, Tyler was the best freshman receiver in the country. He set new records for Pitt freshmen with 85 catches and 1,174 receiving yards. These records were previously held by famous player Larry Fitzgerald. Tyler also set an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) record for most catches by a freshman.

He had five games where he gained over 100 receiving yards. In one game against Duke, he caught eight passes for 154 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also had a great game against New Mexico, with 134 receiving yards and a touchdown catch. He even rushed for a 33-yard touchdown in that game.

Tyler was recognized for his amazing plays and was named a Freshman All-American by several sports groups. He finished his freshman year with a fantastic performance in the 2013 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. He gained 242 all-purpose yards, helping Pitt win the game. He had 173 receiving yards, which was a Pitt bowl record. He also returned a punt for a 54-yard touchdown.

Sophomore Year (2014): All-Purpose Player

In his second year, Tyler continued to shine as a wide receiver and a return specialist. He caught 78 passes for 1,261 yards and eight touchdowns. His 78 catches ranked third in Pitt's history for a single season.

He had six games with over 100 receiving yards. In a game against Iowa, he caught 10 passes for 153 yards. He also had a career-high 160 receiving yards in a game against North Carolina. Tyler was also great at returning kicks and punts. He led the ACC in kickoff return average. He was honored as the ACC Specialist of the Week after gaining 262 all-purpose yards in a win against Miami.

Junior Year (2015)

2015 Military Bowl (23936704642) (cropped)
Boyd during the 2015 Military Bowl

In his junior year, Tyler continued to be a key player for Pitt. He caught 91 passes for 926 yards and six touchdowns. He showed his versatility by also rushing for 349 yards.

College Statistics Overview

Tyler finished his college career with impressive numbers. He had 248 catches for 3,361 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also rushed for 465 yards and one touchdown.

Pittsburgh Panthers
Season Receiving Rushing
Rec Yards Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD
2013 85 1,174 13.8 7 11 108 9.8 1
2014 78 1,261 16.2 8 12 63 5.3 0
2015 85 926 10.3 6 35 294 8.4 0
Career 248 3,361 13.3 21 58 465 8.0 1

Professional Football Career

After his successful college career, Tyler Boyd was ready for the NFL. Many experts thought he would be picked in the second round of the draft.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		 197 lb
(89 kg)		 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.58 s 1.59 s 2.66 s 4.35 s 6.90 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 11 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Cincinnati Bengals: Early Years (2016-2017)

The Cincinnati Bengals chose Tyler Boyd in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was the seventh wide receiver picked that year. In May 2016, he signed a four-year contract with the Bengals.

In his first season (2016), Tyler was the third wide receiver on the team. He caught his first career touchdown pass in November 2016 against the Buffalo Bills. He finished his rookie year with 54 catches for 603 yards and one touchdown.

In 2017, Tyler had a knee injury that made him miss four games. However, in Week 17, he caught a crucial touchdown pass with less than a minute left against the Baltimore Ravens. This touchdown helped the Bengals win and stopped the Ravens from making the playoffs. It also helped the Buffalo Bills reach the playoffs for the first time in many years.

Cincinnati Bengals: Breakout Seasons (2018-2020)

In 2018, Tyler had a breakout season. He caught six passes for 132 yards and a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. He also had 11 catches for 100 yards in a close win against the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 6, he scored two touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished the season as the Bengals' top receiver with 76 catches for 1,028 yards and seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury late in the season.

Tyler Boyd vs Cleveland Browns 2019
Boyd playing against the Browns in 2019

In July 2019, Tyler signed a new four-year contract with the Bengals. He continued to play well, catching 10 passes for 122 yards against the San Francisco 49ers. He had another great game against the Arizona Cardinals, with 10 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. He finished the 2019 season with 90 catches for 1,046 yards and five touchdowns.

In 2020, Tyler caught his first touchdown of the season against the Cleveland Browns. He had 10 catches for 125 yards in a tie game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 7, he caught 11 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Browns again. He finished the 2020 season with 79 catches for 841 yards and four touchdowns.

Cincinnati Bengals: Super Bowl Run (2021-2023)

In 2021, Tyler was part of a strong receiving group with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. He finished the season with 67 catches for 828 yards and five touchdowns.

In the 2021-2022 NFL playoffs, Tyler caught a touchdown in the Wild Card Round against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bengals won that game. In the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bengals won in overtime, sending them to Super Bowl LVI. This was the Bengals' first Super Bowl appearance since 1988. In the Super Bowl, Tyler caught five passes for 48 yards, but the Bengals lost to the Los Angeles Rams.

In 2022, Tyler continued to be a reliable receiver. In Week 3, he had 105 receiving yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets. In Week 7, he gained 155 receiving yards and scored a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons. He finished the 2022 season with 58 catches for 762 yards and five touchdowns.

In 2023, Tyler played in all 17 games for the Bengals. He had 67 catches for 667 yards and two touchdowns.

Tennessee Titans (2024)

On May 13, 2024, Tyler Boyd signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. He joined head coach Brian Callahan, who used to be his offensive coordinator with the Bengals. In the 2024 season, he played in 16 games and started eight of them. He finished with 39 catches for 390 yards. This was his lowest receiving yardage since 2017 and his first NFL season without a receiving touchdown.

NFL Career Statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular Season Stats

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2016 CIN 16 2 81 54 603 11.2 30 1 4 58 14.5 39 0 1 1
2017 CIN 10 1 32 22 225 10.2 49T 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2018 CIN 14 14 108 76 1,028 13.5 49 7 2 3 1.5 5 0 0 0
2019 CIN 16 15 148 90 1,046 11.6 47 5 4 23 5.8 10 0 2 2
2020 CIN 15 8 110 79 841 10.6 72T 4 5 49 9.8 25 0 1 0
2021 CIN 16 10 94 67 828 12.4 68 5 2 22 11.0 14 0 1 0
2022 CIN 16 14 82 58 762 13.1 60 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2023 CIN 17 13 98 67 667 10.0 64 2 2 11 5.5 6 0 0 0
2024 TEN 16 8 57 39 390 10.0 40 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0
Career 136 85 810 552 6,390 11.6 72T 31 19 166 8.7 39 0 5 3

Postseason Stats

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2021 CIN 4 3 20 15 110 7.3 16T 1 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0
2022 CIN 3 3 7 6 89 14.8 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 7 6 27 21 199 9.5 24 1 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0
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