We immediately surveyed Twitter following the Bengals' second round Draft selection was made to find what fans, current Bengals players and the media thought of the pick. The reactions were hugely positive.
Let's take a look:
Boyd is an upgrade... And he can come in and contribute in his rookie season. That's a good thing. #Bengals fans should be happy.
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) April 30, 2016
More Zampese on Boyd: "He's got competitive speed." Maybe not great combine guy, but is fast on the field.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) April 30, 2016
In an INSANE bit of foreshadowing, @boutdat_23 wore Bengals gloves his senior year for @CCSDathletes pic.twitter.com/Pvd2kVuiKL
— The Steelers n'at (@thesteelersnat) April 30, 2016
#Bengals OC Ken Zampese says that Tyler Boyd isn't a finished product just yet, "but he's our guy." He promises... https://t.co/wPVZAmaxaC
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) April 30, 2016
Zampese thinks Boyd can play slot right now
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) April 30, 2016
Zampese: struck me as a guy who could play slot early.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 30, 2016
Tyler Boyd left Pitt with school records for career catches (254) and receiving yards (3,361).
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) April 30, 2016
Ken Zampese: Good idea of what he is and where we can take him. He's ours and we like him. We are going to drag him and push him.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 30, 2016
Marvin Lewis jokes about how he now has three Tylers on offense (Eifert, Kroft, Boyd). "Those names have been pretty good for us." #CINpick
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) April 30, 2016
Pittsburgh wide receiver Tyler Boyd’s brain and quick feet can make him a steal in this year’s NFL draft.https://t.co/IW7QLEa3G9
— John Brenkus (@Sport_Science) April 26, 2016
Zampese: We can't wait to get him here and work with him.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 30, 2016
Try this again. Todd McShay, who ranked Tyler Boyd No. 39 on his top 300 players, writes: pic.twitter.com/7HQTmFZg3i
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) April 30, 2016
Urban: We think we got a good football player and we are going to find ways to take advantage of his skill set.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 30, 2016
"Tyler has a chance to play right away" -Marvin
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 30, 2016
Tyler Boyd is going to go late 2nd round and outperform half the guys who go above him. #VaultMe
— Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) February 10, 2016
Marvin Lewis described Tyler Boyd as "productive" multiple times in his opening statement. Seems to be the buzz word on Boyd.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) April 30, 2016
PFF compares Tyler Boyd to Victor Cruz. Not the worst comparison to have. #Bengals
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 30, 2016
"We are excited with the addition of Tyler. Got off to a great start as a freshman. He has done it all there" -Marvin on Boyd
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 30, 2016
Boyd should blow by Brandon LaFell and work as the Bengals No. 2 WR. High scoring offense. He'll be busy: targets+carries+returns
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 30, 2016
Boyd had 94 receptions in 2015, with 464 of his 940 yards receiving coming after the catch. #BengalsDraft
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 30, 2016
Bengals ending up with Tyler Boyd is a great fit of player and team.
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) April 30, 2016
Tyler Boyd in that Bengals offense will be fun to see. Makes a ton of sense after losing Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones. Should play early.
— SB Nation NFL (@SBNationNFL) April 30, 2016
Scouting report on Cincinnati #Bengals WR Tyler Boyd. I really like Boyd, could be a steal. https://t.co/FLUqdffmlh
— Charlie Campbell (@DraftCampbell) April 30, 2016
Boyd Grade: B. This was a kid who some thought could be a first-round talent last year. It also fills a need.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 30, 2016
#Bengals updated WR depth chart:
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 30, 2016
A.J. Green
Tyler Boyd
Brandon LaFell
Mario Alford
James Wright
Brandon Tate
Jake Kumerow
Tyler Boyd #Bengals Great value here. Exc Hands and separation on his cuts
— Charley Casserly (@CharleyCasserly) April 30, 2016
bengals may have well just drafted Opening Day slot receiver
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) April 30, 2016
#Pitt WR Tyler Boyd donning a #Bengals hat. pic.twitter.com/59UWVKMbvO
— Ryan Recker (@RyanRecker) April 30, 2016
Welcome to the jungle @boutdat_23 looking forward to working with you everyday #whodey
— Jeremy Hill (@JeremyHill33) April 30, 2016
#Bengals can hope Boyd could be latest draft diamond thanks to shoddy QB play.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 30, 2016