With the 68th pick in the 2019 RCF Mock Draft, the New York Jets select.....
MILES BOYKIN, WR, NOTRE DAME
Why Boykin?
The Jets allow Boykin to slip into the early third but no further. After a jaw dropping performance in the NFL combine at his size (6’4, 220), posting splits of 4.42 in the 40 yard dash and a 43.5 vertical, Boykin went under the radar as actually the most athletic receiver in this draft over the likes of D.K. Metcalf.
His collegiate production wasn’t phenomenal, albeit neither was Metcalf’s. However the Jets don’t have to use a top 20 pick to secure him. Boykin posted a 97th percentile SPARQ score and scored in the 100th percentile in catch radius, giving the young Sam Darnold a versatile red zone threat while also supplying him with a potential future superstar at the WR position.
Boykin has a tremendous amount of work to do at the next level on his route running and route tree. However, the big 6’4 220 pound WR will give Jets fans someone to look forward to #14 hooking up with down the line.
Draft Profile
Combine Results
40 Yard Dash
4.42 SECONDS
Bench Press
12
REPS
Vertical Jump
43.5
INCHES
Broad Jump
140.0
INCHES
3 Cone Drill
6.77
SECONDS
20 Yd Shuttle
4.07
SECONDS
60 Yd Shuttle
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SECONDS
OVERVIEW
Lingering on his tape can cause excessive focus on his inconsistencies and areas of improvement, but projecting his traits with additional coaching makes more sense. Boykin's size, length and athleticism offers exciting potential as an outside receiver with mismatch potential, but he will have to learn how to counter press, improve his routes and become more competitive when the ball is in the air. His size won't matter if he doesn't learn to impose it on others. If that happens, he'll become an eventual starter with a high ceiling.
Strengths
- Rare size and length
- Loose hips with long, strides to get on top of cornerbacks quickly
- Athleticism and body control to pivot and twist for back shoulder catches
- Adequate sink to drop, anchor and present
- Meets throws with good arm extension away from his body
- Size causes cornerbacks to panic and interfere downfield
- High-point will be highest on the field
- Tape full of leaping grabs
- Traits to become more efficient as intermediate route-runner
- Could become very good blocker with more play strength
Weaknesses
- Hasn't learned to counter press jabs with his hands
- Allows press corners to grind on him
- Stride length limits burst out of the top of his route
- Needs to finish his in-breaking routes
- Below-average downfield adjustments
- Cornerbacks are allowed to crowd his chest
- Needs more aggressiveness and play strength
- Catch focus runs hot and cold
- Limited yardage after the catch on levels 1 and 2.
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