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'''Josh Boyce''' (born May 6, 1991)<ref>{{cite web | title=Boyce Rotoworld Profile | work=rotoworld.com | url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8529/josh-boyce }}</ref> is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date= |
'''Josh Boyce''' (born May 6, 1991)<ref>{{cite web | title=Boyce Rotoworld Profile | work=rotoworld.com | url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8529/josh-boyce }}</ref> is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[TCU Horned Frogs football|TCU]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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A native of [[Copperas Cove, Texas]], Boyce attended [[Copperas Cove High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |
A native of [[Copperas Cove, Texas]], Boyce attended [[Copperas Cove High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2013 |title=Boyce seems to attract some great quarterbacks |url=https://www.lowellsun.com/ci_23125983/boyce-seems-attract-some-great-quarterbacks/ |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Lowell Sun |language=en-US}}</ref> He played high school football for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs, with [[Robert Griffin III]] under center.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=October 12, 2013 |title=Football journey: Josh Boyce |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4750853/football-journey-josh-boyce |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named an honorable-mention all-state his senior year, after recording 42 receptions for 837 yards, and was instrumental in Copperas Cove's 13-2 season. He played for the A&T Bears in Copperas Cove, leading them to back to back championship games.{{cn|date=January 2024}} |
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In addition to football, Boyce was also on the school's [[track and field|track & field]] team. He recorded a personal-best time of 11.47 seconds in the [[100 meters]], He was also a member of the 4 × 100 m (42.60) and 4 × 200 m (1:28.74) relay squads.<ref>{{Cite web |title=April 2013 |url=http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142032/http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |archive-date=August 10, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |website=Football Talent Advisors}}</ref> |
In addition to football, Boyce was also on the school's [[track and field|track & field]] team. He recorded a personal-best time of 11.47 seconds in the [[100 meters]], He was also a member of the 4 × 100 m (42.60) and 4 × 200 m (1:28.74) relay squads.<ref>{{Cite web |title=April 2013 |url=http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142032/http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ |archive-date=August 10, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |website=Football Talent Advisors}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Boyce attended [[Texas Christian University]], where he played for the [[TCU Horned Frogs football]] team from 2009 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |
Boyce attended [[Texas Christian University]], where he played for the [[TCU Horned Frogs football]] team from 2009 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2013 |title=Former TCU receiver Josh Boyce's old high school coach says Boyce is more than "an athletic freak" |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2013/04/30/former-tcu-receiver-josh-boyce-s-old-high-school-coach-says-boyce-is-more-than-an-athletic-freak/ |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref> During his college career, he started 33 of 39 games in which he appeared, and caught 161 passes for 2,535 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. In TCU's football history, he ranks second in touchdown receptions, third in receiving yards, and fourth in total receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Josh Boyce - Football |url=https://gofrogs.com/sports/football/roster/josh--boyce/1621 |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=TCU Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round, with the 102nd overall pick, of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Rich |date= |
He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round, with the 102nd overall pick, of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Rich |date=April 27, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Draft: Patriots Select WR Josh Boyce |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2013/4/27/4274806/2013-nfl-draft-patriots-select-wr-josh-boyce |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Pats Pulpit |language=en}}</ref> |
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===New England Patriots=== |
===New England Patriots=== |
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Boyce was drafted with a toe injury and did not participate in the Patriots' rookies-only training camp in early May.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=2013 |
Boyce was drafted with a toe injury and did not participate in the Patriots' rookies-only training camp in early May.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=May 3, 2013 |title=Broken bone in foot keeping Josh Boyce on sidelines at minicamp |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/broken-bone-in-foot-keeping-josh-boyce-on-sidelines-at-minicamp |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On May 24, the Patriots signed Boyce to his rookie deal worth $2.367 million over four years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 24, 2013 |title=Patriots Sign Fourth-Rounder Josh Boyce |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2013/5/24/4363284/patriots-sign-fourth-round-pick-josh-boyce |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Pats Pulpit |language=en}}</ref> |
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Boyce only recorded nine receptions during his rookie year before being placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Josh Boyce 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoycJo00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date= |
Boyce only recorded nine receptions during his rookie year before being placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Josh Boyce 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoycJo00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was waived by the Patriots on August 30, 2014, as part of final roster cuts, then signed to New England's practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=cpriceNFL|author=Christopher Price|number=506188961354878976|date=August 31, 2014|title=Per @MikeReiss and @FieldYates, Josh Boyce has cleared waivers. Can be signed to psquad.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Patriots re-sign WR Austin Collie; WR Josh Boyce placed on IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-re-sign-wr-austin-collie-wr-josh-boyce-placed-on-ir/ |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> After spending most of the 2014 season on the Patriots' practice squad, Boyce was called up from the practice squad on December 27 after [[Alfonzo Dennard]] was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Boyce was on the Patriots roster for their win over the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in [[Super Bowl XLIX]] but was inactive.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=February 1, 2015 |title=Jonas Gray among Patriots' Super Bowl inactives |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jonas-gray-among-patriots-super-bowl-inactives-0ap3000000466952 |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=[[NFL.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 31, 2015, Boyce was waived by the Patriots and after clearing waivers was placed on the injury reserve list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2015 |title=WR Josh Boyce didn't seize opportunity with New England Patriots |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4784518/wr-josh-boyce-couldnt-seize-opportunity-with-new-england-patriots |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Indianapolis Colts=== |
===Indianapolis Colts=== |
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On April 7, 2016, Boyce signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wane.com/2016/04/07/colts-sign-receivers-josh-boyce-and-brian-tyms/ |
On April 7, 2016, Boyce signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marini |first=Glenn |date=April 7, 2016 |title=Colts sign receivers Josh Boyce and Brian Tyms |url=http://wane.com/2016/04/07/colts-sign-receivers-josh-boyce-and-brian-tyms/ |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=WANE.com}}</ref> He was released on August 16, 2016, following the first preseason game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=August 16, 2016 |title=Colts waive wide receiver Josh Boyce |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/8/16/12500216/colts-waive-wide-receiver-josh-boyce |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Stampede Blue |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Cleveland Browns=== |
===Cleveland Browns=== |
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Boyce was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 21, 2016.<ref>{{ |
Boyce was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 21, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=August 21, 2016 |title=Cleveland Browns sign wideout Josh Boyce |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000688684/article/cleveland-browns-sign-wideout-josh-boyce |access-date=August 21, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On August 29, 2016, he was waived by the Browns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns reduce roster to 76|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-reduce-roster-to-76/8bb80e3c-c61d-4eae-ac14-5a3626a7e6b0|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|access-date=September 1, 2016|archive-date=September 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902040539/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-reduce-roster-to-76/8bb80e3c-c61d-4eae-ac14-5a3626a7e6b0|url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 14, 2016, he was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2016 |title=Browns sign WR Josh Boyce to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-wr-josh-boyce-to-practice-squad-17682936 |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on January 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign 8 to reserve/future list|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-8-to-reservefuture-list/b2990cea-5432-4ef9-8ea9-560abb6a50a9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010205235/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-8-to-reservefuture-list/b2990cea-5432-4ef9-8ea9-560abb6a50a9|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 10, 2017|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=January 2, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 1, 2017, during roster cutdowns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns reduce roster to 65|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-reduce-roster-to-65/32007e2d-6e64-41c2-867d-3b1be2879e16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313182329/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-reduce-roster-to-65/32007e2d-6e64-41c2-867d-3b1be2879e16|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 13, 2018|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=September 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Born: | Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | May 6, 1991||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Copperas Cove (Copperas Cove, Texas) | ||||||
College: | Texas Christian | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 102 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Josh Boyce (born May 6, 1991)[1] is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.[2] He played college football at TCU.
Early years
A native of Copperas Cove, Texas, Boyce attended Copperas Cove High School.[3] He played high school football for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs, with Robert Griffin III under center.[4] He was named an honorable-mention all-state his senior year, after recording 42 receptions for 837 yards, and was instrumental in Copperas Cove's 13-2 season. He played for the A&T Bears in Copperas Cove, leading them to back to back championship games.[citation needed]
In addition to football, Boyce was also on the school's track & field team. He recorded a personal-best time of 11.47 seconds in the 100 meters, He was also a member of the 4 × 100 m (42.60) and 4 × 200 m (1:28.74) relay squads.[5]
College career
Boyce attended Texas Christian University, where he played for the TCU Horned Frogs football team from 2009 to 2012.[6] During his college career, he started 33 of 39 games in which he appeared, and caught 161 passes for 2,535 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. In TCU's football history, he ranks second in touchdown receptions, third in receiving yards, and fourth in total receptions.[7]
Professional career
He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round, with the 102nd overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft.[8]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 11+1⁄8 in (1.81 m) |
206 lb (93 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.38 s | 1.54 s | 2.59 s | 4.10 s | 6.68 s | 34 in (0.86 m) |
10 ft 11 in (3.33 m) |
22 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[9][10] |
New England Patriots
Boyce was drafted with a toe injury and did not participate in the Patriots' rookies-only training camp in early May.[11] On May 24, the Patriots signed Boyce to his rookie deal worth $2.367 million over four years.[12] Boyce only recorded nine receptions during his rookie year before being placed on injured reserve.[13] He was waived by the Patriots on August 30, 2014, as part of final roster cuts, then signed to New England's practice squad the next day.[14][15] After spending most of the 2014 season on the Patriots' practice squad, Boyce was called up from the practice squad on December 27 after Alfonzo Dennard was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Boyce was on the Patriots roster for their win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX but was inactive.[16] On August 31, 2015, Boyce was waived by the Patriots and after clearing waivers was placed on the injury reserve list.[17]
Indianapolis Colts
On April 7, 2016, Boyce signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[18] He was released on August 16, 2016, following the first preseason game.[19]
Cleveland Browns
Boyce was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 21, 2016.[20] On August 29, 2016, he was waived by the Browns.[21] On September 14, 2016, he was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad.[22] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on January 2, 2017.[23] He was released on September 1, 2017, during roster cutdowns.[24]
References
- ^ "Boyce Rotoworld Profile". rotoworld.com.
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Boyce seems to attract some great quarterbacks". Lowell Sun. April 28, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Reiss, Mike (October 12, 2013). "Football journey: Josh Boyce". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "April 2013". Football Talent Advisors. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
- ^ "Former TCU receiver Josh Boyce's old high school coach says Boyce is more than "an athletic freak"". Dallas News. April 30, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Boyce - Football". TCU Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Hill, Rich (April 27, 2013). "2013 NFL Draft: Patriots Select WR Josh Boyce". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Boyce Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft Scout Josh Boyce College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Alper, Josh (May 3, 2013). "Broken bone in foot keeping Josh Boyce on sidelines at minicamp". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Patriots Sign Fourth-Rounder Josh Boyce". Pats Pulpit. May 24, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Boyce 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Christopher Price [@cpriceNFL] (August 31, 2014). "Per @MikeReiss and @FieldYates, Josh Boyce has cleared waivers. Can be signed to psquad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Patriots re-sign WR Austin Collie; WR Josh Boyce placed on IR". CBSSports.com. January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Wesseling, Chris (February 1, 2015). "Jonas Gray among Patriots' Super Bowl inactives". NFL.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Reiss, Mike (August 31, 2015). "WR Josh Boyce didn't seize opportunity with New England Patriots". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Marini, Glenn (April 7, 2016). "Colts sign receivers Josh Boyce and Brian Tyms". WANE.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Josh (August 16, 2016). "Colts waive wide receiver Josh Boyce". Stampede Blue. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Orr, Conor (August 21, 2016). "Cleveland Browns sign wideout Josh Boyce". NFL.com. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Browns sign WR Josh Boyce to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Browns sign 8 to reserve/future list". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Browns reduce roster to 65". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 1, 2017. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018.
External links
- TCU Horned Frogs bio
Media related to Josh Boyce at Wikimedia Commons