Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, right, catches a pass as he is tackled by Miami (Ohio) defensive back Matthew Salopek during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) in action during an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) makes a touchdown while followed by Temple's Liam Besecker during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) runs a route as Central Florida defensive back Divaad Wilson (9) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) runs with the ball during the second half of an American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Desmond Ridder, not visible, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) plays during an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle makes a catch against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)