Nick Boyle

Boyle was a talented blocker and was a major contributor to the success that the Ravens had with their run game during his time with the team.

[7] Throughout the week leading up to the Senior Bowl, Boyle performed well at practice and showed scouts and teams his versatility, blocking capability, and his receiving ability.

[8] On January 24, 2015, Boyle caught two passes for 31 yards, leading all tight ends, and helped the North defeat the South 34–13.

His performance was described by media and analysts as mediocre as he finished last in the 40-yard dash among tight ends and dropped a few passes during positional drills.

Scouts and representatives from 22 NFL teams attended, including tight ends coaches from the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, and Detroit Lions.

[10] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Boyle was projected to be a fifth or sixth round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts.

[15] He competed with Maxx Williams, Crockett Gilmore, Dennis Pitta, and Konrad Reuland throughout training camp for the vacant starting tight end position left by the departure of Owen Daniels.

[17] On October 1, 2015, Boyle made his first career start and caught three passes for 12 receiving yards in a 23–20 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

[18] On February 19, 2016, it was announced that Boyle would be suspended for the first ten games of the 2016 season for his second violation of the performance-enhancing drug policy.

[23] Throughout training camp, Boyle competed with Benjamin Watson, Dennis Pitta, Crockett Gilmore, Maxx Williams, Larry Donnell, and Ryan Malleck for the job as the starting tight end.

[27] After competing with Maxx Williams and rookies Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews, Boyle was named the starting tight end to begin the season.

[41] On May 15, Boyle was hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers for a free agent workout, his first professional action as a long snapper.