Hoyte attended Chamberlain High School, where was a three-time All-conference and a two-time All-state selection.
As a senior he posted 153 tackles (98 solo) and 5 sacks, while helping the team reach the Class 5A state championship game.
After earning a roster spot as a reserve linebacker and a solid special teams prospect, although he hadn't played the position since high school, he was converted into a fullback at the end of October and started 5 games.
[5] On February 28, 2008, he was released to make room for linebacker Zach Thomas, after he appeared in 22 games (14 starts) during his two years with the team.
[7] During training camp, the team played him at middle linebacker and was released before the start of the season due to a neck injury.