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Bengals draft former Pitt, Clairton WR Tyler Boyd

Former Pitt player Tyler Boyd will suit up for the Cincinnati Bengals, who selected the wide receiver 55th overall in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft in Chicago.

The Clairton native finished his collegiate career as Pitt's all-time leader in both receptions (254) and receiving yards (3,361), declaring for the draft after his junior 2015 season.

While in high school at Clairton, Boyd won four WPIAL and PIAA Class A titles, setting a WPIAL record with 117 career touchdowns.