John Hoyland (American football)

John Hoyland
No. 5 – Baltimore Ravens
Position:Kicker
Personal information
Born: (2003-02-11) February 11, 2003[1]
Broomfield, Colorado, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Legacy (Broomfield, Colorado)
College:Wyoming (2020–2024)
NFL draft:2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

John Hoyland (born February 11, 2003)[1] is an American professional football kicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.

Early life and high school

Hoyland attended Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colorado, and committed to play college football for the Wyoming Cowboys, joining the team as walk-on.[2]

College career

During the 2020 season, Hoyland made 13 of 14 field goal attempts, earning FWAA Freshman All-America and second-team all-Mountain West honors.[3] In the 2021 season, he converted on 10 of 14 fields goals.[4] During the 2022 season, Hoyland made 22 of 25 field goal attempts and was named as a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award.[5] In the 2023 Arizona Bowl, he hit a walk-off, game-winning, 24-yard field goal, in a 16–15 win over Toledo, where for his performance he was named the game's MVP.[6] In the 2023 season, Hoyland converted on 13 of 20 field goal attempts.[7] In week 2 of the 2024 season, he set the program career record for most made field goals, in a victory versus Idaho.[8] During his final collegiate season in 2024, Hoyland converted on 15 of 19 field goal attempts.[9] He finished his career as the Cowboys' all-time leading scorer with 366 total points.[10]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Hoyland signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, where he will compete for the starting job with Tyler Loop.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "John Hoyland". ourlads.com. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Dion, Anthony. "Wyoming Cowboys kicker John Hoyland nominated for Burlsworth Trophy". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Breen, Scott. "Wyoming Cowboys' kicker John Hoyland earns freshman All-America honor". MontanaSports.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Taylor, Alex. "Sophomore John Hoyland nears school record for field goals made in a season". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  5. ^ "Wyoming Cowboys kicker John Hoyland earns All-America recognition". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  6. ^ Taylor, Alex. "UW's John Hoyland building off game-winner in Arizona Bowl". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Nowlin, Jack. "Wyoming's John Hoyland named to Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  8. ^ Taylor, Alex. "John Hoyland sets school record for field goals at Wyoming". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  9. ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Ravens Expected to Sign Rookie Kicker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  10. ^ Dion, Anthony. "Wyoming's Tyrecus Davis, John Hoyland earn Mountain West weekly honors". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  11. ^ Hensley, Jamison. "Ravens add John Hoyland to battle Tyler Loop for kicker job". ESPN. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
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