by LARRY VAUGHT
“I came down here on my visit, and it’s kind of one of those things where it checked all my boxes,” the 6-6, 265-pound Boyer said.
Boyers had only three catches for 20 yards at Illinois but Kentucky is not known for throwing to tight ends, either. Still, Boyer was looking beyond football when he committed to UK.
“I’m from Chicago, so it’s not like Kentucky is all the way across the country. I like the academics here. I really like the coaching staff,” Boyer said. “You always have great respect for schools like Kentucky, schools that play in this conference. When I got into the transfer portal and I got a call from (assistant) coach (Vince) Marrow, that was really exciting. It was a great opportunity for me.”
Boyer was a three-star recruit and top 50 tight end nationally coming out of high school. He was also an all-around athlete who also participated in baseball, basketball and track (shot put and discus) in high school.
Boyer believes he can be equally effective as a blocker or pass catcher depending on what coach Mark Stoops wants.
“I’m willing to do whatever I have to do to help this team win and to have a really enjoyable, fun season,” Boyer said. “I felt like when I talked to coach Marrow, I really liked everything he had to say.”
Boyer did his “research” on Marrow and liked the track record of success he had at Kentucky.
“I don’t think someone stays somewhere so long if they haven’t had some success. I have trust in the coaching staff,” Boyer said. “I know that they’re gonna take care of me, that they’re gonna develop me, and in turn, I know I can help this football team.”
