2024 Sophomore

• Entered the transfer portal following the season
• Played in 11 games
• SAAC Representative

2023 Redshirt Freshman

• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 11 games with one start at tight end
• Made first-career start and posted two catches for 16 yards in win over FAU (9/23/23)
• Pulled in first-career reception vs. Penn State (9/16/23)

2022 Freshman

• Played in three games and redshirted the season

High School 

• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
• Position ranks: #47 (ESPN), #50 (247), #53 (On3)
• State ranks: #16 (On3), #19 (247), #25 (Rivals), #31 (ESPN)
• Played for head coach Brian Badke at Brother Rice
• Four-year letterwinner and starter
• 2021 All-Chicago Catholic League
• 2021 US Army All-American Bowl
• No. 2-rated tight end in Illinois by 247Sports
• Also played baseball in high school
• High Honor Roll
• Also offered by Kent State

Personal

• Born May 24, 2004
• Son of Molly and Matt Boyer
• Two brothers, Charlie and Jack
• Chose Illinois because, “I wanted to be a part of a coaching staff and group of players looking to put Illinois in the right direction. I believe in their vision for the program and want to make it a special place.”
• Majoring in finance
• Plans to either pursue a career in business or the medical field following his playing career