Former Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin announced his retirement from the NFL via an Instagram post earlier this week.
Boykin, 29, arrived in Baltimore in 2019 after a strong senior year at Notre Dame and an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. His massive frame seemed like it could be a good complement to first-rounder Marquise Brown.
Boykin earned plenty of playing time as a strong run-blocker in his first two seasons and certainly contributed to the offense’s success in that role. He also emerged as a solid red zone target and special teams contributor. But despite his athleticism, Boykin was unable to consistently separate from opposing cornerbacks. In 2021, he appeared in only eight games with only 35 snaps on offense.
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The Ravens waived Boykin during the 2022 offseason. He signed with the Steelers and took on a similar role to the one he had in Baltimore. He hit free agency again after two years and 26 starts in Pittsburgh, and despite catching on with the Giants, Seahawks, and Bears, did not play in a regular season game again.
During his three years in Baltimore, Boykin appeared in 40 games for the Ravens with 24 starts. He played a total of 1,422 snaps – 1,005 on offense, 417 on defense – and recorded 33 catches for 470 yards and seven touchdowns.