2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

84 - RYAN BROYLES
Wide Receiver Oklahoma Norman, Okla.
Year: 4 Ht: 5-10 Wt: 194 Born: 4/9/88
Draft: ’12, R2 (54)-Det
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured on October 30, 2013.
‣ ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured on December 4, 2012.
‣ ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (54th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
PRO
Versatile slot wide receiver who made an immediate impact in the Lions’ high-powered passing game in his rookie season.
2014: Contributed in five games in a reserve receiver role, finishing the season with two receptions for 25 yards.
‣ ¾ Inactive in Week 1 vs. New York Giants (9/8).
‣ ¾ Inactive in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14).
‣ ¾ Inactive in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21).
‣ ¾ Made his 2014 debut, catching one pass for 21 yards in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28).
‣ ¾ Was targeted once in a backup wide receiver role in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5).
‣ ¾ Saw action in a backup wide receiver role in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12).
‣ ¾ Participated in a backup wide receiver role in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19).
‣ ¾ Hauled in one pass for four yards in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26).
‣ ¾ Inactive for the final nine weeks of the season.
2013: Prior to suffering a season ending injury to his Achilles in Week 8 of the 2013 season, Broyles tallied eight receptions
for 85 yards (10.6 avg).
‣ ¾ Caught three passes for 34 yards, his longest for 17 yards in Week 3 at Washington (9/22).
‣ ¾ Started his first game of the season in Week 4 vs. Chicago (9/29).
‣ ¾ Started his second consecutive game and totaled 27 yards on two receptions in Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6).
COLLEGE
Broyles finished his collegiate career as the NCAA career leader in receptions (349) and second in receiving yards (4,586). The
two-time Biletnikoff Award Finalist started in 43-of-48 career games before being lost to a torn ACL in his senior season.
Broyles holds 10 Oklahoma game, season, and career records. He caught a pass in every game he played for the Sooners.
‣ ¾ Was a 2010 All-American and consensus All-Big 12 selection.
‣ ¾ Reached 100 career receptions faster than any player in school history.
‣ ¾ Also served as the Sooners’ primary punt returner throughout his career, returning 107 career punts for 1,186 yards.
PERSONAL
Attended Norman High School in Norman, Okla. Played football under coach Butch Peters. Had 79 career receptions for
1,688 yards and 18 touchdowns. Also registered 157 tackles and 20 interceptions as a defensive back. Named 6A-2 All-
District and OCA All-State.
‣ ¾ Averaged 18 points per game as a high school basketball player.
‣ ¾ Ranked by Scout (No. 23) and Rivals (No. 11) as a top cornerback prospect.
BROYLES’ SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Receptions:.....................................................6 (twice) Last vs. Hou 11/22/12
Receiving Yards:...............................................................126 vs. Hou 11/22/12
Long Reception:................................................................. 40 vs. Hou 11/22/12
Receiving Touchdowns................................. 1 (twice) Last vs. Sea 10/28/12
BROYLES’ CAREER STATISTICS
RECEIVING
Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Det 10 3 22 310 14.1 40 2
2013 Det 6 3 8 85 10.6 22 0
2014 Det 5 0 2 25 12.5 21 0
Totals 21 6 32 420 13.1 40 2
Postseason
RECEIVING
Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
2014 at Dal 0 0 INACTIVE
Totals 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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