The New York Giants have added another wide receiver to the mix on April 9, announcing the news on X.
“The Giants have signed wide receiver Miles Boykin,” NYG digital media coordinator Matt Citak relayed within the corresponding article. “Boykin was originally selected by the [Baltimore] Ravens in the third round (No. 93) of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played his first three seasons in Baltimore, where he recorded 33 receptions for 470 yards and seven touchdowns across 40 games.”
Boykin also spent the past two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, appearing mostly on special teams. As a wide receiver, the former Notre Dame product’s best attribute is his 6-foot-4 height and 220-pound frame.
Having said that, Boykin’s game has not really translated at the NFL level as of yet. He posted a career-best 266 receiving yards and four touchdowns with the Ravens in 2020 but hasn’t done much of anything on offense since.
After the news, Giants WFAN beat reporter Paul Dottino noted that Boykin “has made his way through the NFL as an outstanding gunner on punt coverage.” Dottino added that this is another example of Big Blue prioritizing special teams under head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen.
The Athletic’s Dan Duggan had a similar opinion, voicing that Boykin “will probably compete with Bryce Ford-Wheaton for the WR/ST roster spot.”
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