Miles Boykin

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Miles Boykin
Miles Boykin 2020.jpg
Boykin with the Baltimore Ravens in 2020
No. 81 – New York Giants
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1996-10-12) October 12, 1996 (age 27)
Tinley Park, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Providence Catholic (New Lenox, Illinois)
College: Notre Dame (2015–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 3 / Pick: 93
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:38
Receiving yards:498
Receiving touchdowns:7
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Miles Boykin (born October 12, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.

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Early years

Boykin grew up in Tinley Park, Illinois where he played little league football for the Tinley Park Bulldogs organization. Boykin attended Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois. He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football. [1] [2]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Notre Dame in 2015, Boykin played in 12 games in 2016 and had six receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2017, he had 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns. He was named the MVP of the 2018 Citrus Bowl after recording three receptions for 102 yards and the game-winning touchdown. [3] [4] As a junior in 2018, Boykin had 59 receptions for 872 yards and eight touchdowns. After the season, he entered the 2019 NFL Draft. [5] [6]

College statistics

YearTeamGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
2015 Notre Dame 00DNP
2016 Notre Dame 12068113.5251
2017 Notre Dame 1211225321.1552
2018 Notre Dame 13125987214.8408
Career3713771,20615.75511

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		220 lb
(100 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.42 s1.50 s2.57 s4.07 s6.77 s43.5 in
(1.10 m)		11 ft 8 in
(3.56 m)		12 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

Baltimore Ravens

Boykin with the Ravens in 2020 Miles Boykin.png
Boykin with the Ravens in 2020

Boykin was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round (93rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. [9] He caught a touchdown pass in his NFL debut in the Ravens' 2019 season opener against the Miami Dolphins. [10] He recorded a career-high three receptions and his second touchdown in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. [11] He recorded a career-high 55 yards including a 50-yard catch in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks. [12] He recorded his third touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 15. [13]

Boykin was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 16, 2020, [14] and activated three days later. [15]

On September 1, 2021, Boykin was placed on injured reserve to start the season with a hamstring injury. On September 29, 2021, Boykin was activated to the active roster. [16]

On April 18, 2022, the Ravens released Boykin. [17]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 19, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed Boykin off of waivers. [18]

He was re-signed to a one-year contract on April 24, 2023. [19]

New York Giants

On April 9, 2024, Boykin signed with the New York Giants. [20]

NFL statistics

YearTeamGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
2019 BAL 16111319815.2503
2020 BAL 16131926614.0434
2021 BAL 80166.060
2022 PIT 1612115.5110
2023 PIT 1703175.760
Career73253849813.1507

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References

  1. ↑ James, Tyler (July 3, 2014). "WR Miles Boykin makes three commitments in as many days for Notre Dame". South Bend Tribune.
  2. ↑ Long, Beth (August 6, 2014). "Providence's Miles Boykin commits to Notre Dame". Chicago Sun-Times.
  3. ↑ Reedy, Joe; Press, Associated (January 2, 2018). "Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin comes up big in Citrus Bowl win over LSU". Houston Chronicle.
  4. ↑ Pope, LaMond (April 19, 2018). "Notre Dame's Miles Boykin wants to be known for more than one catch". chicagotribune.com.
  5. ↑ Pope, LaMond (January 6, 2019). "Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin declares for the NFL draft". chicagotribune.com.
  6. ↑ Berardino, Mike. "Notre Dame football receiver Miles Boykin to enter NFL Draft". Indianapolis Star.
  7. ↑ "Miles Boykin Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  8. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Miles Boykin College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ Downing, Garrett (April 26, 2019). "Third Round (93): Ravens Trade Up to Take Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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  15. ↑ Stevens, Matthew (December 19, 2020). "Ravens activate Marquise Brown, 2 other receivers from Reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
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  17. ↑ Mink, Ryan (April 18, 2022). "Ravens Release Miles Boykin, Sign Four Exclusive Rights Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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