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Browns draft Denzel Boston: Fantasy Football impact for Browns pass catchers, Dynasty value, and more
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns drafted wide receiver Denzel Boston, enhancing their offensive lineup alongside KC Concepcion and Harold Fannin Jr. Boston's size and contested catch ability position him as a potential red zone threat in Fantasy Football.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns drafted Denzel Boston in the second round.
- Boston is a six-foot-four, 212-pound wide receiver.
- He excelled in contested catch situations in college.
- Boston caught 62 passes for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.
- He is expected to be a red zone threat in Fantasy Football.
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The Cleveland Browns have done almost everything they can to fix their offense. Almost. A year after drafting Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin Jr., they have turned their attention to the wide receiver position. After drafting KC Concepcion in Round 1 they drafted Denzel Boston early on Day 2. They now have every reason to be excited about their skill position players, if they can only figure out who their quarterback is.
Boston is a prototypical X wide receiver and should fit like a glove next to Fannin and Concepcion. He is six-foot-four and weighs 212 pounds and thrives in contested catch situations. There is some uncertainty about just how diverse his route tree will be in the NFL and how successful he'll be at creating separation at this level. But his current skillset should make him an excellent deep ball and end zone target. The presence of Fannin and Concepcion should leave him in good coverage situations but there is plenty of uncertainty about whether he has the quarterback who can get him the ball in tight coverage.
Last year was Boston's best year of production, when he caught 62 passes for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he had similar numbers in 2024. The fact that his touchdowns are the most impressive part of his college resume are instructive for how he could be impactful in Fantasy Football. This should be an instant red zone threat.
My initial projection for Boston has him at 50 catches for 700 yards and five touchdowns. It is important to note that his upside is far beyond that. If Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson provides adequate quarterback play, Boston could be much better, particularly when it comes to touchdowns. If Boston proves to be a better separator in the NFL than we project, he could take over the target lead on the team and see more than the 91 targets I am projecting. For now, it is best to view him as a bench receiver you can draft in the double-digit rounds in redraft.
Q&A
What is Denzel Boston's impact on the Browns' Fantasy Football value?
Denzel Boston is expected to be an instant red zone threat, potentially increasing the Fantasy Football value of the Browns' pass catchers.
How did Denzel Boston perform in college football?
In his best college season, Denzel Boston caught 62 passes for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns, showcasing his ability as a deep ball and end zone target.
What are the concerns regarding Denzel Boston's route running in the NFL?
There is uncertainty about the diversity of Denzel Boston's route tree and his ability to create separation at the NFL level.
