John Hoyland (born February 11, 2003) is an American professional football kicker for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.
Early life Hoyland attended Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colorado, and committed to play college football for the Wyoming Cowboys, joining the team as walk-on.
College career During the 2020 season, Hoyland made 13 of 14 field goal attempts, earning FWAA Freshman All-America and second-team all-Mountain West honors. In the 2021 season, he converted on 10 of 14 fields goals. During the 2022 season, Hoyland made 22 of 25 field goal attempts and was named as a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award. In the 2023 Arizona Bowl, he hit a walk-off, game-winning, 24-yard field goal, in a 16–15 win over Toledo, where for his performance he was named the game's MVP. In the 2023 season, Hoyland converted on 13 of 20 field goal attempts. In week 2 of the 2024 season, he set the program career record for most made field goals, in a victory versus Idaho. During his final collegiate season in 2024, Hoyland converted on 15 of 19 field goal attempts. He finished his career as the Cowboys' all-time leading scorer with 366 total points.
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Hoyland signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, where he competed for the starting job with Tyler Loop. He was waived on August 2, 2025.
Houston Gamblers On January 13, 2026, Hoyland was selected by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL Draft. On April 5, 2026, Hoyland helped the Houston Gamblers secure their first win of the season in a Week 2 game against the Birmingham Stallions. He converted all five of his field goal attempts, including a game-winning 50-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter.
Career Statistics UFL Year Team GP Field goals Points FGA FGM Lng Pct 2026 HOU 10 22 18 59 81.8 67 Career 10 22 18 59 81.8 67
References
External links Houston Gamblers bio Wyoming Cowboys bio