'15 IL WR Miles Boykin (Notre Dame Signed NLI)

[irishfanjho15]

PROs
Strong hands
High points the ball
Good hands / catches ball away from body / catches balls off target
Long fluid running style
Above average speed
Good burst
Above average athleticism
Above average jumping ability
Has “Want To” when blocking (aggressive / punishing blocker)
Runs strong seam routes
Adjusts very well to ball in flight
Strong vision with catch space
Hand fighting +
Body control +
Release +
Break Tackle + -

CONs
Unbalanced stance
Bad takeoffs / false steps
Weak on short routes especially WR screen
Needs to learn how to use arms properly to assist in route running
Bad blocking technique (arm lockout, feet movement, hip distance)

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Notre Dame visit was awesome! Had a great time!</p>— miles boykin (@MBoykin814) <a href="https://twitter.com/MBoykin814/statuses/432303377934848000">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Henges24]

That's one big sumbitch right there. I gotta watch this guys highlights and see how many kids he just runs right over.

 

[Irish#1]

PROs
Strong hands
High points the ball
Good hands / catches ball away from body / catches balls off target
Long fluid running style
Above average speed
Good burst
Above average athleticism
Above average jumping ability
Has “Want To” when blocking (aggressive / punishing blocker)
Runs strong seam routes
Adjusts very well to ball in flight
Strong vision with catch space
Hand fighting +
Body control +
Release +
Break Tackle + -

CONs
Unbalanced stance
Bad takeoffs / false steps
Weak on short routes especially WR screen
Needs to learn how to use arms properly to assist in route running
Bad blocking technique (arm lockout, feet movement, hip distance)

Pretty typical for kids coming out of HS. Coaches at that level don't get the time to spend as much one on one developing some of the little nuances. Fortunately this isn't a problem that can't be corrected.

 

[irishfanjho15]

Pretty typical for kids coming out of HS. Coaches at that level don't get the time to spend as much one on one developing some of the little nuances. Fortunately this isn't a problem that can't be corrected.

I have a certain system for evaluating WR/TE talent. That's just one of the points of emphasis. It's usually only the elite guys who use their arms properly in route running. Like you said, it's highly rare for HS pass catchers to have that level of refinement.

The crop of '15 WRs is not as deep with talent as years before, so Boykin's upside and versatility could be huge assets.

 

[md_bennett]

I have a certain system for evaluating WR/TE talent. That's just one of the points of emphasis. It's usually only the elite guys who use their arms properly in route running. Like you said, it's highly rare for HS pass catchers to have that level of refinement.

The crop of '15 WRs is not as deep with talent as years before, so Boykin's upside and versatility could be huge assets.

And with us having taken 6 WR and 4 TE over the past 2 cycles I can see us being selective about who we take this go around. We have a lot of backlogged talent at the position which is a great problem to have. Just need to keep finding these versatile, and criminally underrated guys to throw to.

 

[GBdomer]

6 CB's in for MSU

 

[irishfanjho15]

6 CB's in for MSU

You think ND could have a shot here? If we push, maybe?

 

[CanadalovesND]

You think ND could have a shot here? If we push, maybe?

He's unofficially visited ND twice now, and has been adamant about his desire to return for a third visit. Seems like we have a great shot with his recruitment.

 

[GBdomer]

You think ND could have a shot here? If we push, maybe?

Yes for sure if we want him

 

[irishfanjho15]

He's unofficially visited ND twice now, and has been adamant about his desire to return for a third visit. Seems like we have a great shot with his recruitment.

Good. I honestly love this kid's upside. I've been watching everything I can get on the top 40ish guys (WR), especially ones with any ND interest.

He goes up and gets the ball as well as anyone in the country. I think he'll grow into his body a bit more and he could add enough weight to be a monster mismatch while retaining his speed/body control. I'd love to see him in a hybrid role. You'd be able to split him out, flex him, motion him to the slot, and still use him inline.

 

[Irishnuke]

You think ND could have a shot here? If we push, maybe?

IMO, seems like if ND offers they'll land him.

 

[IrishLax]

IMO, seems like if ND offers they'll land him.

Pretty sure that is an accurate read.

The new way ISD is doing "in the film room" is also awesome. Great breakdown of Boykin.

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/86290025" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/86290025">In the Film Room: Miles Boykin (2015)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user8017719">Michael Frank</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

[Ironman8]

Bumped up to Overall #114 in the updated Rivals 250

 

[rtrn2glory]

even talked in his little update that he looks like a TE.

said he dominated at the Under Armour Combine...too physical for most corners he went against

IrishIllustrated.com - Rivers tops big movers in updated Rivals250

 

[Irish#1]

I'd bring this kid in as a hybrid WR/TE and go after one of IN Bellamy or TX Wesley. There are other guys I'd want more but I want a shifty speedster that we can get and keep.

Yep, use him like the Colts did with Dallas Clark. He was a mismatch all the time.

 

[adsnorri]

Definitely feel like this kid is going to be a good one. Recent SBT article.
WR recruit Boykin making another trip to Notre Dame - South Bend Tribune: Recruiting

 

[Irish#1]

Definitely feel like this kid is going to be a good one. Recent SBT article.
WR recruit Boykin making another trip to Notre Dame - South Bend Tribune: Recruiting

 

[TheChosen1]

Offered

 

[IrishLax]

Nice.

 

[md_bennett]

5 minutes and no commitment??? He gone.

 

[TheChosen1]

Offered as a WR. At least that's what he's saying.

 

[andre784]

IL can be good to us again hopefully this recruiting season.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Offered as a WR. At least that's what he's saying.

Good. Chris Clark come on down! Kelly doesn't need 6826 TEs on the roster.

 

[koonja]

Miles Boykin - - Hudl - Hudl

Noticed the OP only has a video of 20 seconds.

 

[Cpnd1]

@ISDUpdate: 2015 IL WR Miles Boykin (@MBoykin814) goes in-depth on the offer he picked up from #NotreDame Saturday. (Premium) Please login |

 

[Irish#1]

@ISDUpdate: 2015 IL WR Miles Boykin (@MBoykin814) goes in-depth on the offer he picked up from #NotreDame Saturday. (Premium) Please login |

And?

 

[clashmore_mike]

The offer is as a WR instead of the TE hybrid. BK said they'd just see how his body develops. Had a great time on campus, the offer came straight from BK and was the most exciting offer he's gotten. Said campus has same feel as his Catholic high school, only on a bigger scale. Will try to get back for a spring practice or B&G game.

 

[Irish#1]

The offer is as a WR instead of the TE hybrid. BK said they'd just see how his body develops. Had a great time on campus, the offer came straight from BK and was the most exciting offer he's gotten. Said campus has same feel as his Catholic high school, only on a bigger scale. Will try to get back for a spring practice or B&G game.

Thankyoukindsir.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]