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Notre Dame's Miles Boykin Retires from NFL After 7 Seasons
The wide receiver was known for his blocking skills and a key play that helped the Irish reach the College Football Playoff.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Former Notre Dame standout wide receiver Miles Boykin announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after spending seven seasons in the league with the Ravens, Steelers, Giants, Seahawks, and Bears. While Boykin didn't set any receiving records at Notre Dame, he was praised for his exceptional blocking skills, which were on display during a key play in 2018 that helped the Fighting Irish clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Why it matters
Boykin's retirement marks the end of an era for Notre Dame football, as he was a key contributor to the team's historic 2018 season that saw them reach the College Football Playoff for the first time. His blocking prowess, which often went unnoticed, played a vital role in the team's success and cemented his legacy as one of the best blocking wide receivers in Notre Dame history.
The details
During his four seasons at Notre Dame, Boykin caught 77 passes for 1,206 yards and 11 touchdowns. His breakout year came in 2018 when he had 59 receptions for 872 yards and 8 touchdowns. However, it was his blocking skills that truly stood out, as he helped spring several long touchdown runs by teammate Josh Adams in 2017. In the final regular season game of 2018 against USC, Boykin made a crucial downfield block that allowed running back Tony Jones Jr. to score a 51-yard touchdown, clinching Notre Dame's spot in the College Football Playoff.
- Boykin spent four seasons at Notre Dame, signing as part of the 2015 recruiting class.
- In 2018, Boykin's 872 receiving yards were the most on the team, as were his 59 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- Boykin announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Miles Boykin
A former wide receiver who spent four seasons at Notre Dame and seven seasons in the NFL.
Josh Adams
A former running back at Notre Dame who Boykin helped spring several long touchdown runs in 2017.
Tony Jones Jr.
A former running back at Notre Dame who scored a 51-yard touchdown in 2018 thanks to a key block by Boykin.
The takeaway
Boykin's retirement marks the end of an era for Notre Dame football, as he was a key contributor to the team's historic 2018 season. While he may not have set any receiving records, his exceptional blocking skills played a vital role in the team's success and cemented his legacy as one of the best blocking wide receivers in Notre Dame history.
