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Notre Dame Football: Comparing Miles Boykin to drafted Irish receivers

By Sonny Martinez

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Golden Tate #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Golden Tate #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 23: Equanimeous St. Brown #19 of the Green Bay Packers stiff arms Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 23, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 23: Equanimeous St. Brown #19 of the Green Bay Packers stiff arms Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 23, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Miles Boykin vs Equanimeous St. Brown

Combine                 Boykin                St. Brown
Height                         6’4                        6’5
Weight                       220                        214
Arm length              33 1/2                     33
Hands                       9 7/8                     9 3/4
40                               4.42                       4.48
Bench                         12                           20
Vertical                     43.5                        N/A
Broad                        140                         N/A

Equanimeous St. Brown: Round 6, pick 33, 207th overall in 2018

Equanimeous St. Brown is an example of untapped potential.

A four star recruit, St. Brown only had 1,484 receiving yards in his Notre Dame career, one that spanned three years (although in his freshman season, he only had 1 catch.) St. Brown never had a season above 1,000 yards, although he did lead the team in yards, catches and touchdowns in his sophomore year.

He followed that up with his stats being cut near in half: only 33 catches for 515 yards and 4 touchdowns, both of which also lead the team, but he was overshadowed on the field by Josh Adams at running back.

He never really set himself apart in any way, as he was a good receiver but never reached that great level that he could have. St. Brown could have benefitted from one more season in college, but instead headed to the NFL.

St. Brown has only been in the NFL for one season, so it’s much easier to forget about NFL stats and accomplishments in this spot.

St. Brown, an inch taller than Boykin, barely had shorter arms and smaller hand, although St. Brown put up 20 reps on the bench press. St. Brown didn’t take part in the vertical leap at the combine, but even with a height advantage, my money would be on Boykin.

My money would be on Boykin to be the better pro as well.

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I like Boykin’s ability to break away from defenders more than what St. Brown has shown he can do. Even with a relatively close 40 time, Boykin gets a much better jump off the line of scrimmage and therefore can get separation quicker.

Advantage: Miles Boykin

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