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'''Ben Koyack''' (born April 9, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the [[2015 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]].
'''Benjamin Koyack''' (born April 9, 1993) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[tight end]]. He was selected by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in the seventh round of the [[2015 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Koyack attended Oil City High School in [[Oil City, Pennsylvania]].<ref>[http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Koyack-hits-right-tune-on-the-football-field-642201.php Koyack hits right tune on the football field]</ref> He played football and [[baseball]].<ref>[http://www.ydr.com/psu/ci_14711363 PSU recruiting spotlight: Ben Koyack a rare talent]</ref> In football he played numerous positions, including tight end, played [[quarterback]], [[wide receiver]], [[defensive end]] and [[linebacker]]. He finished his career with a [[PIAA District 10]] record 152 receptions for 2,591 yards. He was selected to play in the 2011 [[Under Armour All-America Game]] in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]].<ref>[http://ocpafootball.tripod.com/id422.htm Koyack to play in Under Armour All-American game]</ref>
Koyack attended Oil City High School in [[Oil City, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 1, 2010 |title=Koyack hits right tune on the football field |url=https://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Koyack-hits-right-tune-on-the-football-field-642201.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202060947/https://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Koyack-hits-right-tune-on-the-football-field-642201.php |archive-date=December 2, 2021 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Connecticut Post}}</ref> He played [[high school football|football]] and [[baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bodani |first=Frank |date=April 27, 2010 |title=PSU recruiting spotlight: Ben Koyack a rare talent |url=http://www.ydr.com/psu/ci_14711363 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017124832/http://www.ydr.com/psu/ci_14711363 |archive-date=October 17, 2014 |website=YDR.com}}</ref> In football, he played numerous positions, including [[tight end]], [[quarterback]], [[wide receiver]], [[defensive end]], and [[linebacker]]. He finished his career with a [[PIAA District 10]] record 152 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 2,591 yards. He was selected to play in the 2011 [[Under Armour All-America Game]] in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Koyack to play in Under Armour All-American game |url=http://ocpafootball.tripod.com/id422.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018213835/http://ocpafootball.tripod.com/id422.htm |archive-date=October 18, 2014}}</ref>


Koyack was also a standout [[track & field]] athlete. He captured the state championship in the [[javelin throw|javelin]] with a throw of 61.92 meters (203 ft, 1 in). He also qualified for the district meet competing as a sprinter, posting bests of 11.49 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 24.05 seconds in the [[200 meters]].<ref>https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/ben-koyack-785/</ref>
Koyack was also a standout [[track & field]] athlete. He captured the state championship in the [[javelin throw|javelin]] with a throw of 61.92 meters (203&nbsp;ft, 1 in). He also qualified for the district meet competing as a sprinter, posting bests of 11.49 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 24.05 seconds in the [[200 meters]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack {{pipe}} Notre Dame TE |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/ben-koyack-785/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414001804/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/ben-koyack-785/ |archive-date=April 14, 2015 |access-date=April 7, 2015 |website=Tracking Football}}</ref>


Koyack was ranked by ''[[Scout.com]]'' as a five-star recruit and the top tight end in his class.<ref>[http://cfn.scout.com/a.z?s=451&p=8&c=1&nid=3813788 Scout.com]</ref> He committed to the [[University of Notre Dame]] in April 2010 to play [[college football]].<ref>[http://blog.pennlive.com/westernpafootball/2010/04/oil_city_area_te_ben_koyack_co.html Oil City Area TE Ben Koyack commits to Notre Dame]</ref>
Koyack was ranked by [[247Sports]] as the fourth best tight end in his class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tight End |url=https://247sports.com/player/ben-koyack-1526/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150719053452/http://247sports.com/Player/Ben-Koyack-1526 |archive-date=July 19, 2015 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to the [[University of Notre Dame]] in April 2010 to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Funk |first=Joshua |date=April 29, 2010 |title=Oil City Area TE Ben Koyack commits to Notre Dame |url=https://www.pennlive.com/westernpafootball/2010/04/oil_city_area_te_ben_koyack_co.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202060947/https://www.pennlive.com/westernpafootball/2010/04/oil_city_area_te_ben_koyack_co.html |archive-date=December 2, 2021 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=PennLive.com}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Koyack attended and played [[college football]] at Notre Dame from 2011 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032644/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1.html |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a freshman in 2011, he played in 12 games with one start. He had one reception for five yards, which came against the Pitt Panthers, during the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Notre Dame at Pitt Box Score, September 24, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-24-pittsburgh.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032724/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-24-pittsburgh.html |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032728/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2012, he again played in 12 games with one start. He finished the year with three receptions for 39 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032120/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Koyack played in 13 games with five starts as a junior in 2013, finishing with 10 receptions for 171 yards and three [[touchdowns]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032539/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Koyack entered his senior season in 2014 as the starter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kenny |first=Justin |date=March 11, 2014 |title=Notre Dame TE Koyack ready to ascend to starter's role |url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/article/2014140319957 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019042246/http://www.news-sentinel.com/article/2014140319957 |archive-date=October 19, 2014 |website=News-Sentinel.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=March 10, 2014 |title=Notre Dame: Ben Koyack embraces added responsibility |url=http://www.csnchicago.com/notre-dame/notre-dame-ben-koyack-embraces-added-responsibility |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721110634/http://www.csnchicago.com/notre-dame/notre-dame-ben-koyack-embraces-added-responsibility |archive-date=July 21, 2014 |website=CSN Chicago}}</ref> During the game against [[2014 Stanford Cardinal football team|Stanford]], he caught a game-winning 22-yard touchdown from quarterback [[Everett Golson]] on fourth down.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stanford at Notre Dame Box Score, October 4, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-04-notre-dame.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032707/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-04-notre-dame.html |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=October 4, 2014 |title='Don't drop it:' Ben Koyack comes up big for Notre Dame |url=http://www.csnchicago.com/notre-dame/dont-drop-it-ben-koyack-comes-big-notre-dame |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008033318/http://www.csnchicago.com/notre-dame/dont-drop-it-ben-koyack-comes-big-notre-dame |archive-date=October 8, 2014 |website=CSN Chicago}}</ref> He finished his senior season with 30 receptions for 317 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032534/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ben-koyack-1/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
As a freshman in 2011, Koyack played in 12 games with one start. He had one reception for five yards during the season. As a sophomore in 2012, he again played in 12 games with one start. He finished the year with three receptions for 39 yards. Koyack played in 13 games with five starts as a junior in 2013, finishing with 10 receptions for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Koyack entered his senior season in 2014 as the starter.<ref>[http://www.news-sentinel.com/article/2014140319957 Notre Dame TE Koyack ready to ascend to starter's role]</ref><ref>[http://www.csnchicago.com/notre-dame/notre-dame-ben-koyack-embraces-added-responsibility Notre Dame: Ben Koyack embraces added responsibility]</ref> During the game against [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]], he caught a game-winning 22-yard touchdown on fourth down.<ref>[http://www.csnchicago.com/notre-dame/dont-drop-it-ben-koyack-comes-big-notre-dame 'Don't drop it:' Ben Koyack comes up big for Notre Dame]</ref> He finished his season with 30 receptions for 317 yards and 2 touchdowns.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Pre-draft===
On December 22, 2014, it was announced that Koyack had accepted his invitation to play in the [[2015 Senior Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hansen |first=Eric |date=December 22, 2017 |title=Notre Dame's Ben Koyack accepts invite to Senior Bowl |url=https://www.ndinsider.com/football/notre-dame-s-ben-koyack-accepts-invite-to-senior-bowl/article_cbd66644-8a33-11e4-90a4-e3dfb2c74ba4.html |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=NDinsider.com}}</ref> Koyack impressed team representatives and scouts in practice while working with [[Tennessee Titans]] tight ends coach [[Mike Mularkey]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arkush |first=Arthur |date=January 24, 2015 |title=Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack lauded for improvement during Senior Bowl week |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2015/01/24/notre-dame-tight-end-ben-koyack-lauded-for-improvement-during-senior-bowl-week/aqocj82/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223043129/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2015/01/24/notre-dame-tight-end-ben-koyack-lauded-for-improvement-during-senior-bowl-week/aqocj82/ |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=ProFootballWeekly.com}}</ref> On January 24, 2015, Koyack played in the [[Senior Bowl]] for Tennessee Titan's head coach [[Ken Whisenhunt|Ken Whisenhunt's]] North team and caught two passes for 19-yards and a touchdown. He caught a 10-yard touchdown reception on pass from [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]] quarterback [[Sean Mannion (American football)|Sean Mannion]] in the second quarter of the North's 34–13 victory over the South.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Reese's Senior Bowl |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400859832 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206140226/http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400859832 |archive-date=December 6, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to attend the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. Koyack opted to not perform at the combine and only meet with representatives from NFL teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Tyler |date=March 31, 2015 |title=Former Notre Dame TE Ben Koyack proving passion with heavy workload |url=https://www.ndinsider.com/football/former-notre-dame-te-ben-koyack-proving-passion-with-heavy/article_e704849c-d807-11e4-847e-23e9793b0d47.html |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=NDInsider.com}}</ref> On March 31, 2015, Koyack attended [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame's]] [[pro day]] along with 10 other teammates. Team representatives and scouts attended the pro day as he ran all of the combine drills.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2015 |title=2015 Fighting Irish Football Pro Day Coverage |url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/033115aaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223043717/http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/033115aaa.html |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Official Athletics Website}}</ref> His time of 4.79s in the [[40-yard dash]] would've tied for fourth among all tight ends at the combine. His overall performance in combine drills was mediocre as his [[vertical jump]] ranked last of his position group and his [[bench press]] would've ranked ninth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brady |first=James |date=February 22, 2015 |title=NFL Combine 2015: Full results for tight ends |url=https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2015/2/22/8087821/nfl-combine-2015-full-results-tight-ends |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052154/https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2015/2/22/8087821/nfl-combine-2015-full-results-tight-ends |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Koyack was projected to be a fourth or fifth round pick by NFL experts and scouts. He was ranked as the seventh best tight end prospect by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack, DS #7 TE, Notre Dame |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119436&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223042942/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119436&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref>
Koyack was drafted by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in the seventh round (229th overall) of the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref>[http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050215aaa.html Ben Koyack Chosen in NFL Draft]</ref>
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===2015===
He was released on September 4, 2015.<ref>http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-moves-Eighteen-done-four-to-go/580bdeae-b80c-4e0c-ac6b-7a9317c3bf49</ref> He was signed to the Jaguars practice squad on September 6, 2015. <ref>http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-sign-eight-to-practice-squad/7bfafe23-7c40-4fa2-8b7f-f1abb75b2c7a</ref>
The [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] selected Koyack in the seventh round (229th overall) of the [[2015 NFL draft]]. He was the 14th tight end selected and the only player drafted from Notre Dame in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2015 |title=Ben Koyack Chosen in NFL Draft |url=https://und.com/ben-koyack-chosen-in-nfl-draft/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Official Athletics Website |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022150939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |archive-date=October 22, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On May 14, 2015, the Jaguars signed Koyack to a four-year $2.35 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $69,300.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiRocco |first=Michael |date=June 8, 2015 |title=Jaguars rookie Ben Koyack's contract worth nearly $2.35 million |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/13117/jaguars-rookie-ben-koyacks-contract-worth-nearly-2-35-million |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909120006/http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/13117/jaguars-rookie-ben-koyacks-contract-worth-nearly-2-35-million |archive-date=September 9, 2016 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

Throughout [[training camp]], he competed against [[Clay Harbor]], [[Nic Jacobs]], and [[Connor Hamlett]] for a roster spot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Jacksonville Jaguars' depth chart: 07/01/2015 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/JAX |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223102110/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/JAX |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 4, 2015, he was waived as a part of the Jaguars final roster cuts. The Jaguars opted to have only four tight ends on their active roster, including [[Marcedes Lewis]], [[Julius Thomas]], Nic Jacobs, and Clay Harbor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2015 |title=Roster moves: Eighteen done, four to go |url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-moves-Eighteen-done-four-to-go/580bdeae-b80c-4e0c-ac6b-7a9317c3bf49 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826071445/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-moves-Eighteen-done-four-to-go/580bdeae-b80c-4e0c-ac6b-7a9317c3bf49 |archive-date=August 26, 2017 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> After clearing waivers, Koyack was signed to the Jaguars' [[practice squad]] on September 6, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2015 |title=Jaguars sign eight to practice squad |url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-sign-eight-to-practice-squad/7bfafe23-7c40-4fa2-8b7f-f1abb75b2c7a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907171006/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-sign-eight-to-practice-squad/7bfafe23-7c40-4fa2-8b7f-f1abb75b2c7a |archive-date=September 7, 2015 |access-date=September 7, 2015 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> He spent his entire rookie season developing on the Jaguars' practice squad.

===2016===
On January 4, 2016, the Jaguars signed Koyack to a reserve/futures contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Mike |date=January 4, 2016 |title=Koyack, Wolff among nine players to sign futures contracts with Jaguars |url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/koyack-wolff-among-nine-players-to-sign-futures-contracts-with-jaguars/77-17721039 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=First Coast News |language=en-US}}</ref>

He competed with Jacobs, [[Braedon Bowman]], and [[Neal Sterling]] throughout training camp for a roster spot. He made the active roster and was named the backup tight end behind Lewis and Thomas to start the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Jacksonville Jaguars' depth chart: 10/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/JAX |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024152700/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/JAX |archive-date=October 24, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>

He made his professional regular season debut in the Jaguars' season-opening 27–23 loss to the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville Jaguars – September 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828231454/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110jax.htm |archive-date=August 28, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On September 24, 2016, Koyack underwent successful surgery to repair a slight tear in his [[meniscus (anatomy)|meniscus]]. He suffered the tear four days earlier during practice and was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 3–4).<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2015 |title=Jaguars' Ben Koyack: Undergoes knee surgery |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jaguars-ben-koyack-undergoes-knee-surgery/amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223043230/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jaguars-ben-koyack-undergoes-knee-surgery/amp/ |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> On October 26, 2016, Koyack caught five passes for 41 yards during a 36–22 loss at the Titans. His first career reception came in the fourth quarter on a seven-yard pass by quarterback [[Blake Bortles]] before being tackled by Titans' defensive backs [[Daimion Stafford]] and [[Antwon Blake]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – October 27th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610270oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829161606/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610270oti.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Koyack saw an increased snap count after offensive coordinator [[Greg Olson (American football)|Greg Olson]] was fired on October 29, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carlyon |first=Hays |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Jaguars failing to properly utilize TE Julius Thomas |url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-11-15/jaguars-failing-properly-utilize-te-julius-thomas |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223110729/http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-11-15/jaguars-failing-properly-utilize-te-julius-thomas |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Jacksonville.com}}</ref> On November 13, 2016, he earned his first career start and caught three passes for 35-yards in a 24–21 loss to the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars – November 13th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611130jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032656/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611130jax.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 1, 2017, Koyack had three receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown during a 24–20 loss at the [[Indianapolis Colts]]. He scored his first career touchdown during the game on a 14-yard pass by Blake Bortles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – January 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828232710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010clt.htm |archive-date=August 28, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Koyack finished the 2016 season with 19 receptions for 161 receiving yards and a touchdown in 14 games and seven starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418033430/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===2017===
Although the Jaguars traded Thomas to the [[Miami Dolphins]], Koyack still faced competition for the second tight end position from newly acquired free agent [[Mychal Rivera]]. Marrone named him the Jaguars' second tight end behind Lewis to start the season after Rivera was placed on [[injured reserve]] due to a lingering hand injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Halloran |first=Ryan |date=September 1, 2017 |title=Jaguars cut 12, place Mychal Rivera on injured reserve |url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-09-01/jaguars-cut-12-place-mychal-rivera-injured-reserve |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223102019/http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-09-01/jaguars-cut-12-place-mychal-rivera-injured-reserve |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Jacksonville.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlad.com: Jacksonville Jaguars depth chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/JAX |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223102011/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/JAX |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>

On October 15, 2017, Koyack caught a 21-yard pass during a 27–17 loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars – October 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331015412/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150jax.htm |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 9, he made his first start of the season during the Jaguars' 23–7 win against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars – November 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417161151/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050jax.htm |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with five receptions for 38 yards in 16 games and three starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418033449/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

The Jaguars won the [[AFC South]] and made the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Jacksonville Jaguars Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2017.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127204759/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2017.htm |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 7, 2018, Koyack caught his first career postseason touchdown catch in a 10–3 victory over the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Buffalo Bills 3|Wild Card Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars – January 7th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801070jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428131918/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801070jax.htm |archive-date=April 28, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars 45, Pittsburgh Steelers 42|Divisional Round]], a 45–42 victory over the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], he had a 21-yard reception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115214635/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140pit.htm |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He appeared in the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 20|AFC Championship]] against the [[New England Patriots]], but the Jaguars season ended with a 24–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots – January 21st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124142601/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210nwe.htm |archive-date=January 24, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===2018===
On September 1, 2018, Koyack was waived/injured by the Jaguars and was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Roster reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-reduction-jaguars-move-to-53-players |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417060942/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-reduction-jaguars-move-to-53-players |archive-date=April 17, 2023 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> He was released on September 8, 2018. He was re-signed by the Jaguars on November 12, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Jaguars sign Ben Koyack, cut David Grinnage |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/12/jaguars-sign-ben-koyack-cut-david-grinnage/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422135612/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/12/jaguars-sign-ben-koyack-cut-david-grinnage/ |archive-date=April 22, 2019 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> He appeared in seven games and started two in the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126061917/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===2019===
On September 1, 2019, Koyack was released by the Jaguars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Roster moves: Jaguars make four waiver claims |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-make-four-waiver-claims |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903004606/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-make-four-waiver-claims |archive-date=September 3, 2019 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> He was re-signed on October 9, 2019, after starting tight end, [[James O'Shaughnessy (American football)|James O'Shaughnessy]], suffered a season-ending [[torn ACL]] in a Week 5 loss to the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2019 |title=Jaguars Sign TE Ben Koyack |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-te-ben-koyack |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517173103/https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-te-ben-koyack |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> He appeared in 11 games and started six in the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Koyack 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126061920/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KoyaBe00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

After becoming a free agent in March 2020, Koyack had a tryout with the [[Detroit Lions]] on August 15, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |date=August 16, 2020 |title=Lions worked out 3 players including 2 tight ends on Saturday |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/16/lions-worked-out-3-players-ben-koyack-hunter-thedford-josh-avery/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127103543/https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/16/lions-worked-out-3-players-ben-koyack-hunter-thedford-josh-avery/ |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Lions Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on August 18, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comeaux |first=Jonathan |date=August 18, 2020 |title=Colts Worked Out Eight Players |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/colts-worked-out-eight-players-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225134315/https://nfltraderumors.co/colts-worked-out-eight-players-2/ |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> and the [[Arizona Cardinals]] on September 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kern |first=Mason |date=September 15, 2020 |title=Cardinals Tuesday Roster Moves Create Four Practice-Squad Openings – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/.amp/news/roster-moves-four-openings-practice-squad-protections |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421010249/https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/.amp/news/roster-moves-four-openings-practice-squad-protections |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=SI.com}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:17, 6 January 2025

Ben Koyack
refer to caption
Koyack with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Naval Station Mayport in 2017
No. 83
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-09) April 9, 1993 (age 31)
Oil City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Oil City (Oil City, Pennsylvania)
College:Notre Dame (2011–2014)
NFL draft:2015 / round: 7 / pick: 229
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:25
Receiving yards:208
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Benjamin Koyack (born April 9, 1993) is an American former professional football tight end. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Early life

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Koyack attended Oil City High School in Oil City, Pennsylvania.[1] He played football and baseball.[2] In football, he played numerous positions, including tight end, quarterback, wide receiver, defensive end, and linebacker. He finished his career with a PIAA District 10 record 152 receptions for 2,591 yards. He was selected to play in the 2011 Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Florida.[3]

Koyack was also a standout track & field athlete. He captured the state championship in the javelin with a throw of 61.92 meters (203 ft, 1 in). He also qualified for the district meet competing as a sprinter, posting bests of 11.49 seconds in the 100 meters and 24.05 seconds in the 200 meters.[4]

Koyack was ranked by 247Sports as the fourth best tight end in his class.[5] He committed to the University of Notre Dame in April 2010 to play college football.[6]

College career

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Koyack attended and played college football at Notre Dame from 2011 to 2014.[7] As a freshman in 2011, he played in 12 games with one start. He had one reception for five yards, which came against the Pitt Panthers, during the season.[8][9] As a sophomore in 2012, he again played in 12 games with one start. He finished the year with three receptions for 39 yards.[10] Koyack played in 13 games with five starts as a junior in 2013, finishing with 10 receptions for 171 yards and three touchdowns.[11] Koyack entered his senior season in 2014 as the starter.[12][13] During the game against Stanford, he caught a game-winning 22-yard touchdown from quarterback Everett Golson on fourth down.[14][15] He finished his senior season with 30 receptions for 317 yards and two touchdowns.[16]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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On December 22, 2014, it was announced that Koyack had accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 Senior Bowl.[17] Koyack impressed team representatives and scouts in practice while working with Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey.[18] On January 24, 2015, Koyack played in the Senior Bowl for Tennessee Titan's head coach Ken Whisenhunt's North team and caught two passes for 19-yards and a touchdown. He caught a 10-yard touchdown reception on pass from Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion in the second quarter of the North's 34–13 victory over the South.[19] He was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Koyack opted to not perform at the combine and only meet with representatives from NFL teams.[20] On March 31, 2015, Koyack attended Notre Dame's pro day along with 10 other teammates. Team representatives and scouts attended the pro day as he ran all of the combine drills.[21] His time of 4.79s in the 40-yard dash would've tied for fourth among all tight ends at the combine. His overall performance in combine drills was mediocre as his vertical jump ranked last of his position group and his bench press would've ranked ninth.[22] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Koyack was projected to be a fourth or fifth round pick by NFL experts and scouts. He was ranked as the seventh best tight end prospect by NFLDraftScout.com.[23]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		255 lb
(116 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		 4.79 s 1.69 s 2.78 s 4.52 s 7.32 s 30 in
(0.76 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 16 reps
All values from Notre Dame's Pro Day[24]

2015

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The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Koyack in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. He was the 14th tight end selected and the only player drafted from Notre Dame in 2015.[25][26] On May 14, 2015, the Jaguars signed Koyack to a four-year $2.35 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $69,300.[27]

Throughout training camp, he competed against Clay Harbor, Nic Jacobs, and Connor Hamlett for a roster spot.[28] On September 4, 2015, he was waived as a part of the Jaguars final roster cuts. The Jaguars opted to have only four tight ends on their active roster, including Marcedes Lewis, Julius Thomas, Nic Jacobs, and Clay Harbor.[29] After clearing waivers, Koyack was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 6, 2015.[30] He spent his entire rookie season developing on the Jaguars' practice squad.

2016

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On January 4, 2016, the Jaguars signed Koyack to a reserve/futures contract.[31]

He competed with Jacobs, Braedon Bowman, and Neal Sterling throughout training camp for a roster spot. He made the active roster and was named the backup tight end behind Lewis and Thomas to start the regular season.[32]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Jaguars' season-opening 27–23 loss to the Green Bay Packers.[33] On September 24, 2016, Koyack underwent successful surgery to repair a slight tear in his meniscus. He suffered the tear four days earlier during practice and was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 3–4).[34] On October 26, 2016, Koyack caught five passes for 41 yards during a 36–22 loss at the Titans. His first career reception came in the fourth quarter on a seven-yard pass by quarterback Blake Bortles before being tackled by Titans' defensive backs Daimion Stafford and Antwon Blake.[35] Koyack saw an increased snap count after offensive coordinator Greg Olson was fired on October 29, 2016.[36] On November 13, 2016, he earned his first career start and caught three passes for 35-yards in a 24–21 loss to the Houston Texans.[37] On January 1, 2017, Koyack had three receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown during a 24–20 loss at the Indianapolis Colts. He scored his first career touchdown during the game on a 14-yard pass by Blake Bortles.[38] Koyack finished the 2016 season with 19 receptions for 161 receiving yards and a touchdown in 14 games and seven starts.[39]

2017

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Although the Jaguars traded Thomas to the Miami Dolphins, Koyack still faced competition for the second tight end position from newly acquired free agent Mychal Rivera. Marrone named him the Jaguars' second tight end behind Lewis to start the season after Rivera was placed on injured reserve due to a lingering hand injury.[40][41]

On October 15, 2017, Koyack caught a 21-yard pass during a 27–17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.[42] In Week 9, he made his first start of the season during the Jaguars' 23–7 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.[43] Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with five receptions for 38 yards in 16 games and three starts.[44]

The Jaguars won the AFC South and made the playoffs.[45] On January 7, 2018, Koyack caught his first career postseason touchdown catch in a 10–3 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.[46] In the Divisional Round, a 45–42 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, he had a 21-yard reception.[47] He appeared in the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots, but the Jaguars season ended with a 24–20 loss.[48]

2018

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On September 1, 2018, Koyack was waived/injured by the Jaguars and was placed on injured reserve.[49] He was released on September 8, 2018. He was re-signed by the Jaguars on November 12, 2018.[50] He appeared in seven games and started two in the 2018 season.[51]

2019

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On September 1, 2019, Koyack was released by the Jaguars.[52] He was re-signed on October 9, 2019, after starting tight end, James O'Shaughnessy, suffered a season-ending torn ACL in a Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers.[53] He appeared in 11 games and started six in the 2019 season.[54]

After becoming a free agent in March 2020, Koyack had a tryout with the Detroit Lions on August 15, 2020,[55] the Indianapolis Colts on August 18, 2020,[56] and the Arizona Cardinals on September 15, 2020.[57]

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