Allen Park — Very little about Tim Boyle's college career suggested he deserved an opportunity to play in the NFL. But here we are, four years later, and Boyle is well on his way to locking up the Detroit Lions backup quarterback job.
Boyle had some buzz coming out of high school, drawing interest from several major programs, including a scholarship offer from Florida. After initially committing to Boston College, he finally settled on UConn, a mere 30-minute drive from his hometown of Xavier, Connecticut.
Ultimately, it didn't work out. In three seasons with the Huskies, Boyle never hit his stride.